Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our practical BSc Biomedical Science with Professional Experience course offers a four-year programme that explores the inner workings of the human body and engages students in world-class research, including a professional placement year between the second and third years. Developed in collaboration with NHS laboratory scientists, the course is delivered by research-active experts. In the 2023 National Student Survey, 98% of students rated teaching staff as good or very good at explaining concepts. You will study biological systems from cellular to whole-body levels, examine diseases and the body's defence mechanisms, and select specialised modules based on your interests, alongside opportunities for industrial placements or paid studentships.Sample modules include Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life, Anatomy and Physiology, Haematology and Immunology, Medical Genetics, Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics, and Evolution in Health and Disease. These are provisionally approved for 2025/26 and subject to change; the University cannot guarantee availability. Further details will be available in summer 2024, so please check the course page regularly.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Haematology and Immunology

• Medical Genetics

• Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics

• Evolution in Health and Disease.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.