Biomedical Science (with placement) BSc (Hons)

<strong>Why Biomedical Science (with placement)?</strong><br/><br/>Biomedical Science is at the forefront of medical innovation, explored in our advanced labs on a historic campus. Part of our highly ranked Bioscience courses, it offers excellent student satisfaction, teaching quality, and graduate outcomes.<br/><br/>Designed with NHS laboratories and accredited by the IBMS, the course develops your skills in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing disease through practical, research-focused learning led by academic and NHS experts.<br/><br/>You can boost your employability through internships or year-long placements, including NHS lab experience to complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio if pursuing professional registration.<br/><br/>Graduates are well prepared for careers in biomedical research or healthcare, or further study in fields like medicine, dentistry, nursing, or teaching.<br/><br/><strong>Why University of Gloucestershire?</strong><br/>University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847.Alongside strong support, guest speakers, networking events, and industry partnerships will help prepare you for life after graduation, whether entering your chosen career or progressing to further study.<br/><br/><strong>Why a placement year?</strong><br/>Your fourth year would be a placement year - an opportunity to get ahead of the competition with a professional placement in industry.<br/><br/><strong>Our promises to you</strong><br/>UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply).<br/><br/>UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.<br/><br/>UoG Connections Promise – offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.<br/><br/><strong>Career focused courses</strong><br/>95% of our graduates are in work or further study, with courses at UoG designed in collaboration with industry partners and shaped by the professional expertise of academic staff. Upon completion of the course, students are well prepared for a range of careers, including entrepreneurship, general management trainee roles, or founding their own business ventures, ready to make an impact in the business world.<br/><br/><strong>Student life</strong><br/>Home to 11,300 students and 900 staff across four campuses, University of Gloucestershire offers dynamic learning environments on the edge of the Cotswolds, the UK’s largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With over 45 festivals each year, global business placements nearby and more than 500 bars, clubs and pubs, Cheltenham is known as the ‘Festival Town’, while Gloucester blends rich history with a modern city feel, from its iconic cathedral to its famous docks.<br/><br/><strong>Visit us</strong><br/>Come and explore our campuses, facilities, teaching areas and accommodation. You’ll get the chance to attend course talks and meet our lecturers, current students and support staff and answer all of your questions.<br/><br/><strong>To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14</strong>