MBiomedSci Biomedical Science with an Industrial Placement Year

This five-year MBiomedSci is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research. You'll combine the research-focused integrated masters with a year-long, paid work placement as part of your degree.

Our students have found placements at organisations that include RB, Eli Lilly and GSK. A placement is a great opportunity to test out a career path, whether that's in the lab or through applying your scientific knowledge in industry. Many students are even offered a graduate-level job after. You'll pay reduced fees for the year you're on placement and you'll have the support you need from your tutor and the University.

The majority of your final year is devoted to a major research project where you'll develop advanced laboratory skills, working alongside our world-leading academics.

This course covers everything from human physiology and pharmacology, to molecular and cell biology. You’ll study the basis of diseases such as coronavirus and cancer, and tackle challenges such as hearing loss. You’ll explore therapies that use stem cell technology, and discover how we develop drug treatments for inflammatory disease.

You’ll study a range of biomedical science modules, with the freedom to explore optional topics from across the biosciences, such as genetics, microbiology, evolution and biochemistry. This flexibility allows you to study biomedical science in greater depth, broaden your interests or switch to another biosciences degree programme.

Whatever modules you choose, you’ll develop the practical skills that make our graduates attractive to employers including project management, problem solving, communication skills and data analysis.

We’ll give you plenty of opportunities to apply your new skills and knowledge. You’ll be in the lab completing in-depth practicals, learning about the human body through cadaveric dissection, and sharing your knowledge through peer assisted study sessions.

As you progress through your degree you’ll be able to specialise in key areas such as stem cells and cancer, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology and developmental and cell biology. Whatever your specialism, your personal tutor will support you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals.