Course length: Three years full-time/ four years with a placement. The key aspects of disease and disease prevention will be studied in both practical and theoretical contexts and will be used when considering complex health issues. The course covers all the major disciplines of: pathology histopathology clinical chemistry microbiology haematology transfusion science immunology and virology. You will develop the skills and knowledge of these specific areas and in addition gain an understanding of the underlying principles of biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). It provides you with a multidisciplinary approach to biomedical sciences. The key aspects of disease and disease prevention will be studied with a focus on practical work. Students on this course have the option to undertake a 12-month paid work placement in their third year. This is facilitated by a dedicated Placement Office and the School's excellent links with industry and the National Health Service. Following graduation students work towards registration with the Health Professions Council, the degree is one of the key requirements for registration along with working in a suitable NHS laboratory

Our Biomedical students have entered careers in: hospital laboratories pharmaceutical industry laboratories management and pharmaceutical sales research and education. Many also choose to undertake further study on one of our master's-level courses or MPhil and PhD research degrees. Recent graduates have gone onto work in the following roles and companies: Glaxo Smith Kline – Research Scientist Nottingham University Hospitals – Biomedical Scientist UHCW NHS Trust - Stop Smoking Advisor Coventry University Hospital - Lab Technician NHS – Bowel Cancer Screening Officer Thermo Fisher - Research Biomedical Scientist NHS – Medical Lab Assistant Dorset Health Care – Information Analyst. Graduate salaries range from £16,000 to £30,000 per year.