Biomedicine and biology are some of the most exciting and dynamic areas of modern science. Studies and discoveries in these areas have far-reaching implications for life on our planet. Courses and research at Plymouth University are at the cutting edge of these disciplines. The University also collaborates with National Health Service (NHS) laboratories and commercial interests in the biomedical sector to ensure that our teaching and research are relevant to modern healthcare science.

Employment and career options: Potential careers in: Animal behaviour therapy; animal welfare; conservation; dentistry; environmental health; fisheries management; medical research; sustainable development; wildlife management; zoological and botanical conservation. Employers of previous Plymouth University graduates have included: The Eden Project; National Health Service; Thermo Fisher Scientific; wildlife trusts; zoological gardens.