Course summary

Illness affects us all from time to time. Everyone, at some point in their life, will access services that rely on the expertise of Biomedical Scientists, which include blood and urine testing, new-born screening and cancer staging. These professional laboratory scientists are currently playing a key role in developing vaccines and conducting tests for the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus, further highlighting the importance of the Biomedical Sciences to our society. This course provides a solid grounding in the laboratory sciences used to understand, diagnose and treat disease, preparing you for a range of careers including, but not limited to, that of a Biomedical Scientist. On this course you will study the molecular, cellular and organ-level processes that take place in the human body and the pathological changes that occur in disease. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). IBMS accreditation ensures that a degree course delivers the scientific education, skills and training that will provide the basis for a career as a professional Biomedical Scientist. Graduates with IBMS-accredited degrees are able to apply for NHS Trainee Biomedical Scientist positions, where they will study further during their employment to obtain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) portfolio accreditation.