Biomedicine (Extended)

If you are curious about how the human body works - and what happens when it doesn’t, our extended Biomedicine course at the University of Greenwich is a great place to start.

This four-year degree begins with a foundation year designed to build your confidence and skills in science, preparing you for success in the rest of the programme.

You’ll explore the causes of disease, how we diagnose illness, and the treatments that can make a difference. Taught by passionate experts in areas like cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, microbiology, and immunology, the course blends theory with hands-on experience. You’ll work on clinical case studies, take part in lab-based modules, and carry out your own research project.

You’ll also hear directly from NHS professionals and have the chance to gain work experience with a wide range of organisations—from global companies and government bodies to NHS hospitals and specialist research labs.

By the time you graduate, you’ll be ready for a career in healthcare, research, or the pharmaceutical industry. Our graduates have gone on to work for the NHS, GSK, Dyson, Eon, and many more.

What you should know about this course
• A four-year programme with a foundation year to support your transition into higher education.



• Fantastic placement opportunities with multinational firms, government agencies, the NHS, and smaller research and manufacturing companies.



• Focus on real-life clinical case studies to enhance your understanding.



• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.