Specialising in microbiology/molecular biology you will look at infectious diseases in the human body and the molecular methods of diagnosing them. By studying the topic of infectious diseases as a major cause of death globally, you will develop your knowledge of microbial strategies used in infection. On completion of our Human Physiology & Genetics module, you will be able to discuss the central role of the genetic material in living systems, describe the Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance mechanisms and outline the distribution of genes in human populations.

Our course prepares you for employment in a wide range of scientific areas, including the pharmaceutical industry, scientific research, clinical trials, scientific writing, diagnostic laboratories, the food industry and teaching. In your final year you will study an integrative studies module with input from our Business Start-Up unit here at our University, providing you with valuable enterprise skills and knowledge. If you are interested in a career as a biomedical/healthcare scientist in the NHS you can undertake the NHS Scientist Training Programme after you have completed our Biomedical Sciences degree. Microbiologist Biomedical Scientist Immunologist Forensic Scientist.