Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

**Course Overview**<br/><br/>Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is essential for employment in hospital pathology laboratories, our Biomedical Science degree involves the study of health and disease and how the human body functions during normal and diseased states.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.<br/><br/><br/>- You can undertake opportunities to collaborate with academics through our Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme.<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by internationally-recognised research-active scientists and biomedical scientists.<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll do** <br/><br/><br/>- You’ll develop a range of laboratory based and theoretical skills associated with sound scientific practice.<br/><br/><br/>- We have a strong focus on practical experience ensuring that you’ll graduate with real-world skills for a variety of careers both inside and outside of the laboratory.<br/><br/><br/>- Youll have the opportunity to take the Healthcare Science route after Year 1, which includes placements in NHS pathology laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations** <br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the IBMS, which is essential if youre looking for employment in hospital pathology laboratories. The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists and support staff - advancing knowledge and setting professional standards.<br/><br/><br/>**Future careers** <br/><br/>Biomedical Science graduates can work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories in hospitals and other medical institutions or within biomedical related industries. Others opt to pursue careers in research through postgraduate study.