Course summary

Curious about the science of genetic disorders and chronic diseases? Or perhaps you’re interested in starting a career researching and creating tomorrow’s ground-breaking vaccines and treatments? Our Biomedicine BSc(Hons) degree is designed to prepare you for those areas of biological science and more, with a focus on the biology of human disease. You’ll also learn about biochemistry, pharmacology, and genetics, which could prepare you for careers in pharmaceuticals, clinical analysis, and more. Why Study Biomedicine BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? A Biomedicine BSc(Hons) degree is designed to ensure you’re ready for a potentially exciting career or for further study in the biomedical sciences. This course gives you the ability to: • Delve into how bodily functions at a cellular, tissue and whole-body level change due to chronic diseases. • Consider how biomedicine assists with healthy ageing. • Explore the biology of common and rare genetic disorders and infectious diseases. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading doctoral-level academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by putting your skills to the test in our specialist, £18.2 million facilities, including biological science labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll: • Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry in the UK or internationally. • Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies. • Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biomedicine career. This course prepares you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in clinical analysis, the NHS, medical research, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more. Professional Bodies This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.