Applied Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) - Degree Apprenticeship at University of Lancashire

The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and gives a government-prescribed route into NHS pathology. Apprentices study health and disease and how the body functions in normal and diseased states.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences  |  Department: Biomedical Science  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026; September 2027  |  Study mode: degree apprenticeship  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology and key laboratory skills, with modules such as From DNA to Diversity and Mammalian Biological Systems. Later modules include Blood Sciences, Infection, Genetics and Cellular Pathology, and a Research Project including the IBMS registration portfolio. Work placements in NHS pathology laboratories are guaranteed.

Career pathways

Graduates work as NHS biomedical scientists and research scientists, and in the bioscience industry, diagnostic and pathology laboratories, toxicology, public health, medical research, bioengineering and bioinformatics; some progress to dentistry or medicine.

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