BSc Biomedical Sciences

Explore a subject that is at the forefront of medical science, looking at the mechanisms of life and the causes of disease. On this 3-year biomedical sciences course, you'll study a broad range of specialist topics. Our world-renowned research facilities and teaching staff will prepare you for a career in clinical research, medicine or beyond.

Biomedical science provides advances in vital areas, including:

investigating potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

finding the causes of cystic fibrosis

improving our understanding and treatment of cancer

Our biomedical degrees focus on the science behind clinical medical practice. On this course, you'll develop the main skills required for biomedical research and explore topics such as:

biochemistry

physiology

neuroscience

cell biology

genetics

pharmacology

We're home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre. We're also a lead university of the Biofilms Institute, a cutting-edge research consortium.

On this course you can:

work with our research staff on an independent project

tailor your degree to your areas of interest

spend a semester studying at a university in Europe or Australasia

gain valuable experience from a year in employment