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. In your final year, you'll apply the practical skills you've developed through experimental investigation to an independent piece of research. 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.

Our award aims to provide you with the relevant knowledge, approach and skill set demanded of a practising bioscientist. We have well established relationships with practicing biomedical scientists who have contributed to the design and delivery of this award. You will develop skills and knowledge to study the biology of disease, its diagnosis and treatment. As this award is accredited by the IBMS it is an appropriate award for employment as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS, subject to registration (see accreditation). The acquisition of Graduate skills and attributes developed in core modules allow you to find employment in a variety of alternative laboratory based environments such as the bio-pharmaceutical industry, food processing and quality assurance, forensic science, veterinary and agricultural laboratories. Some graduates apply for Graduate Entry Programmes in various healthcare professions such as Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy and Nursing. A significant number of our graduates apply for postgraduate study. Those who aspire to a career in teaching progress to a PGCE, whereas graduates with an interest in a research career choose to continue onto Masters and PhD programmes. Graduates from science programmes are increasingly sought after due to their skills in numeracy, IT, problem solving and abilities to analyse and evaluate. Consequently, many of the non-laboratory based industries such as regulatory affairs, scientific editing, technical sales and marketing, insurance and management preferentially employ graduate bioscientists. All students on BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science carry out a work placement at Level 5. These are flexible so you can angle your experience towards your career aspirations. For students on the BSC (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science, the work placement forms part of your clinical placement. Successful completion of the clinical placement will allow you to apply for Health Professions Council registration at the point of graduation. Your final year research project in a topic of your choice enables you to undertake a major piece of investigative work culminating in a professional style paper, suitable to present to prospective employers.