Lancaster University

Course Details

Biological Sciences with Biomedicine BSc Hons

Course Description

This is a mainstream Biological Sciences degree with a bias towards human and disease-related topics. This degree is aimed at students with a broad interest in the biological sciences who have a specific interest in the biological mechanisms underlying the maintenance of human health or disease conditions. The degree is designed to provide a broad grounding in bioscience subjects whilst maintaining an emphasis on specific biomedical topics. You’ll also receive in-depth training in the key techniques associated with modern biological and biomedical practices by taking a series of techniques courses, some of which are taught by staff from a local hospital. In your first two years, you’ll study core Biomedical Science subjects such as Genetics, Anatomy and Tissue Structure, Infection and Immunity, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology and Biomedicine and Society. You’ll also choose from other bioscience modules, such as Evolutionary Biology and Aquatic Ecology. In the second year you’ll also take techniques courses such as Cell Biology Techniques, DNA Technology and Microbiological Techniques. In your final year, you can tailor your degree to your own interests by selecting from a diverse range of subjects including Medical Genetics, Cell Signalling, Environmental Pathogens, Protein Biochemistry, Tropical Diseases, and Immunology. During your degree, you’ll conduct your own laboratory-based project where you’ll benefit from the research experience of our internationally renowned academic staff.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Careers Our graduates find career opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, the food industry, forensic science and research institutes. The transferable skills acquired during this degree make our graduates attractive to employers in many other areas such as management, finance, teaching and marketing. This degree will also provide an excellent platform for research-based careers in Biology and Biomedicine, including further postgraduate study for MSc or PhD qualifications. Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. We are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development.




Biological Sciences with Biomedicine BSc Hons Lancaster University