Biomedical Science (Professional Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

**Our practical, lab-based Biomedical Science degree prepares you for a career where you can make a difference.**<br/>- Explore the molecular basis of disease and how this can be used in healthcare.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn through a multidisciplinary approach that includes physiology, biochemistry and psychology.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop the knowledge and practical skills youll need for biomedical and life sciences careers.<br/><br/><br/>Biomedical science is at the heart of diagnosing, monitoring and treating disease. Its also key to the development of new drugs and treatments.<br/><br/>On our Biomedical Science degree, youll learn how the human body works, exploring the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of disease. Youll gain the practical skills needed to succeed in a wide range of biological and medical science careers, such as hospital laboratory work, roles in research, or in industry.<br/><br/>Drawing on content from across the life sciences, and with the option of a placement year, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills youll need to contribute to whichever branch of biomedical science you wish to follow.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.<br/><br/>The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.<br/><br/>The course is aligned with the specific and vocational requirements detailed in the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Biomedical Sciences, ensuring that youll develop the expertise needed for professional practice.