Course Overview

Graduates may use their expert scientific knowledge and analytical skills to investigate diseases such as diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease. They are able to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and support the research and development of new diagnostic tests or pharmaceutical products.

Graduates will be equipped to find employment in a variety of contexts, including pathology laboratories, research laboratories, the food industry, forensic science, pharmaceuticals, health and safety, commerce and teaching. In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for higher degrees, including graduate entry medicine and dentistry degrees, and further professional qualifications. ​The accreditation of this degree by the IBMS means that our graduates meet the academic requirements to become registered as a Biomedical scientists. This means that they can apply for a job as a trainee Biomedical Scientist and then, after additional work-based training and the achievement of IBM's Certificate of Competence, become a registered Biomedical Scientist

The degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

General Eligibility

Minimum three A levels to include grades BB in Biology and an equivalent Science.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent.