Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Biomedical Science sits at the heart of modern healthcare. It’s the discipline that helps us understand how the human body works, how disease develops, and how we diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent illness. From unravelling the molecular mechanisms of cancer to developing rapid diagnostic tests for infectious disease, biomedical scientists are the unsung heroes of medicine - working behind the scenes to save lives every day.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout your degree, you’ll follow a rich, carefully structured curriculum that spans the full scope of biomedical science - from the molecular foundations of life to the clinical realities of human disease. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Anatomy, Histology and Physiology, Biology of the Cell, Biomedical Sciences Training, Career Skills and Innovation, Experimental Design and Bioinformatics, Fundamental Biochemistry, Medical Biochemistry; Year 2: Genetics, Genomics & Health with Bioinformatics, Human Pathology & Clinical Biochemistry, BB27dd - Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology with Developmental and Stem Cell Biology; Year 3: BB37xx - Haematology and Transfusion Science, BB36yy - Integrated Pathobiology, BB36xx - Medical Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Final Year Project.

Career pathways

A degree in Biomedical Science from Brunel opens doors across an exceptionally broad range of careers. Whether you aspire to work on the front line of cancer research, contribute to cutting-edge forensic investigations, communicate science to the public as a science journalist, or pursue a clinical role within the NHS, our degree is designed from the outset to help you get there.

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