Course summary

Biomedical scientists play a crucial role in advancing our knowledge when it comes to diagnosing, preventing, and curing disease. This degree sets you up to make a significant contribution to scientific progression in the field through applied learning, practical experience and employment-focused skill development. You start with the foundation sciences that underpin much of modern medicine before exploring rapidly advancing areas such as biotechnology and vaccine development. Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

• This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).

• On graduation, you can apply for NHS trainee biomedical scientist positions where you will develop your skills further to obtain the Health and Care Professions Council’s (HCPC) portfolio accreditation to register as a biomedical scientist who meets the industry’s strict requirements.

• Recently built STEM building with specialist labs, bespoke teaching spaces and group study hubs.

• High-spec cell culture lab and analytical science suite.

• HPLC, FTIR and GC-MS machines alongside facilities for qPCR and protein purification, for cutting-edge biotech experiments.

• Our Life Sciences Liaison Board works with industry professionals across the pharma-biotech, health and food sectors, including Glaxo Smith Kline, Life Science Group and GrowPura. Our collaboration within the sector help you establish links and gain valuable work experience.

• Our focus on real-world applications and practical-based learning prepares you for fulfilling employment in this specialist field.

• Learn from our research-active academics, highly qualified individuals contributing to progress in sectors such as cancer pathways and medicine development.

• Expand your career prospects by developing widely transferable workplace skills, from statistical techniques and scientific communication to independent research and critical thinking.

• Get involved in interactive masterclasses and workshops from leading experts including Rothamsted Research; Glaxo Smith Kline; MSD Merck; and the UK Health Security Agency.

• Gain additional lab-work experience via the Student Skills Lab scheme where you can try out techniques for real-world applications, under the guidance of recent graduates.

• Take part in field trips to prominent industry and R&D settings.

• Build your network of professional contacts at our annual STEM Careers Expo.