What is Biomedical Sciences?

Biomedical sciences is a diverse subject area and underpins much of modern medicine – from determining the blood requirements of critically ill patients to identifying outbreaks of infectious diseases to monitoring biomarkers in cancer

Biomedical Sciences covers a range of topics from cell biology and biochemistry through to genetics, microbiology and pharmacology. By the time students graduate with a degree in Biomedical Sciences students have a deeper knowledge of subjects such as immunology, infectious diseases and biotechnology. This ensures students have a current level of knowledge that is applicable to the workplace and desirable by employers both now and in the future.

What careers can a degree in Biomedical Sciences lead to?

Individuals with a Biomedical sciences degree have the opportunity to develop their skillset further by entering work in healthcare laboratories (either private or NHS) diagnosing diseases and evaluating the effectiveness of treatment by analysing fluids and tissue samples from patients. Alternatively, students can apply for further study through Masters or PhD studies which can lead to careers in healthcare (eg. Physician Associate, Radiographers or Medicine and Dentistry) or as researchers trying to more deeply understand contemporary issues in Biomedical Sciences.