On this course, you'll study in our modern, purpose designed Science Centre under the guidance of specialist tutors. Our expertise includes clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology and molecular diagnostics. Several of our academics have experience within the NHS and other clinical labs. In Year 1, you'll cover the principles of biological and biomedical science that underpin the rest of your course. You'll learn through experience-based activities with a core programme of practical workshops that is supplemented by lecture material. The Professional Practice for Biomedical Scientists module will help you to develop the key skills required by professional biomedical scientists. We have strong links with local and regional hospital labs that could provide a position for your work placement. During your second and third years, the course is more specialised in accordance with IBMS accreditation. You'll address the biology and diagnosis of disease and you'll focus on practical training through clinically-based practical modules and you'll apply the practical skills you've developed through experimental investigation to an independent piece of research In your final year you will study these modules: Advanced Research Methods; Advanced Biological Techniques; Specialist Topics in the Biosciences and take a Life Sciences Placement OR Biological Research Assistantship. If you would like to study a biology-based degree but your current qualifications do not meet our entry requirements for degree level study, our Biology with a Foundation Year is available.

There is a buoyant market for biomedical scientists. Successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, followed by a year of inservice training, will enable you to become a registered biomedical scientist in the NHS. Students who graduate with BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science can apply for registration at the point of graduation. Many alternative employment opportunities exist within the private sector, in veterinary and agricultural laboratories, pharmaceutical industries and sales and marketing. Medical Training with the American University of Antigua Many students who study for a degree in Biomedical Sciences aspire to progress to graduate training in medicine. Whilst gaining a place on a UK programme is extremely competitive, there are other opportunities for you to be able to achieve your ambitions. To this end, we have established a relationship with the American University in Antigua that enables good students from our degree the opportunity to study for a medical degree upon graduation, spending 2 years in Antigua followed by 2 years in the UK, USA or Canada. Scholarships are available for a limited number of outstanding students each year more details available here.