Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Discover the science behind health and disease. Build lab skills on our IBMS and Royal Society of Biology-accredited degree, preparing you to improve lives.

Biomedical science sits at the heart of modern healthcare. Every diagnosis, treatment, and medical breakthrough starts with understanding human health and disease – from developing new diagnostic techniques to improving patient care and advancing medicine.

On this Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology (RSB) accredited degree, you'll explore the science behind health and disease while developing practical laboratory skills. You'll investigate microbiology, genetics, immunology, cell biology, physiology, molecular biology, and more, discovering how scientific research translates into diagnostics, treatments, and therapies.

This course is designed to keep your future open. After your first year, you can continue with BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science route, or specialise through one of our pathways in:

* Medical Biochemistry: explore how biochemical processes affect human health and investigate the causes and diagnosis of disease.

* Medical Microbiology: study the microorganisms responsible for infectious diseases, how they interact with the body, and the strategies used to diagnose, treat, and control them.

* Molecular Biotechnology: investigate genetics, gene technologies, and molecular advances that are transforming disease diagnosis and treatment.

* Pharmacological Sciences: discover how medicines work, how new drugs are developed, and the science behind treating disease safely and effectively.

* Applied Biomedical Science\*: apply to complete a 45-week placement in an NHS pathology laboratory after your second year. This four-year route allows you to complete your IBMS Registration Training Portfolio alongside your degree.

As part of this course, you'll:

* Learn through practical laboratory sessions and applied projects, developing the skills used across healthcare, research, and the life sciences

* Build your confidence using a range of laboratory techniques and specialist biomedical science equipment to investigate, diagnose, and monitor disease

* Study the latest developments in biomedical research and diagnostic technologies

* Develop transferable skills in research, data analysis, problem-solving, scientific communication, and innovation

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Accredited, applied, and career-focused

Accredited by both the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), this course meets professional standards recognised across the biomedical sector. These accreditations help prepare you for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration, an important step towards becoming a biomedical scientist.

Study the latest insights

Study with research-active academics who bring the latest scientific developments into their teaching and learn from visiting lecturers and PhD students at guest lectures.

You can also apply for our in-house undergraduate research scheme. Lasting eight weeks over the summer, you'll work alongside academic researchers and enhance your practical and research skills.

Why study the BSc Biomedical Science degree at Leeds Beckett University?

* 100% of students on BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science were positive about the way teaching staff explain things\*

* Dual accreditation from both the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS)

* Shape your degree to your interests and career ambitions with pathways specialising in microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and pharmacology

* Gain real experience through placements, our summer research scheme, or the Applied Biomedical Science route with 45-week NHS pathology lab placement

* Hands-on from day one – you'll develop advanced laboratory skills and technical expertise by using specialist biomedical facilities and equipment

\*National Student Survey 2026