The course offers two main study paths: general or named route. The general route focuses on the biological aspects of disease processes whilst the alternative named route includes study of one of the following specialist pathology options: Cellular Pathology; Clinical Chemistry; Haematology, Medical Microbiology or Transfusion Science. With both routes you will gain up-to-date, relevant and applied experience of biomedical science and pathology specialisms; acquire in-depth knowledge of a biomedical science specialism together with a broad knowledge of the subject base; and acquire skills for practice at Higher Specialist Level.

The programme creates wide-ranging opportunities for employment in fields such as hospital science; biomedical and pharmaceutical industries; or public health and transfusion laboratories. It provides preparation for the Higher Specialist Institute of Biomedical Science examination and Advanced Practice in Biomedical Science. You will also be well-placed for careers in research or teaching or to pursue studies towards becoming a Doctor of Philosophy