Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Overview

Explore the causes of disease that have a major global impact at a systems, cellular and molecular level.

You will learn how biomedical research is helping researchers and clinicians develop novel therapeutic strategies and inform government health policy. As part of our frontline medical team, biomedical scientists in healthcare laboratories are involved in over 70% of UK diagnoses and play vital roles in monitoring chronic diseases.

Studying biomedical science will also prepare you for a broad range of scientific careers beyond NHS and public laboratories, including research and development, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, the food and water industry, clinical trials, medical sales and teaching.

Working in our state-of-the-art and specialist laboratories, you will be taught by research experts in human disease, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease and cancer. You will also get to grips with innovative technologies such as gene therapy and novel immunotherapies used in experimental treatments driving more effective approaches to medicine in the future.

Recent investment in the Digital Health Enterprize Zone (DHEZ) allows students to access the latest techniques in digital anatomy and pathology, including carrying out digital dissection. You will receive wide-ranging training across a variety of medically related disciplines and are able to choose a specialist pathway in your final year.

Professional accreditation

Institute of Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science at Bradford is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

IBMS degree accreditation ensures that a degree course covers the academic components of the standards of proficiency at the required level so we meet the Health and Care Profession Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists and that students receive a wide-ranging, research-informed scientific education and develop practical skills and experience that employers value.

Royal Society of Biology

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) 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.

Students across all years of an accredited programme will receive free membership of the Royal Society of Biology for the duration of their studies.

This will open up networks at a crucial time when you're applying for jobs.

What does it mean to be a member of RSB?

The Royal Society of Biology is the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom. The Society represents over 17,500 biologists from all areas of the life sciences, as well as almost 100 organisations which make up the diverse landscape of biology in the UK and overseas. The Royal Society of Biology offers members unique opportunities to engage with the life sciences and share their passion for biology.

Whichever area of biology you wish to gain a career in, membership will help you:

• stay up to date with what is happening across the life sciences
• gain additional recognition for your skills and experience
• develop your professional network
• demonstrate your support for the future of biology