BSc Biomedical Sciences with Industrial/Professional Experience at University of Manchester

Gain a year of workplace experience in the UK or overseas to improve your employability through our four-year course. Spend the third year of your degree gaining valuable workplace experience to enhance your CV. Choose from placements with partner organisations in the UK and overseas.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will gain a broad introduction to biological sciences, covering key concepts such as: biochemistry genetics microbiology anatomy physiology the cells of the nervous system pharmacology molecular biology Year 1 also provides an introduction to the essential data handling and laboratory skills required for all biological scientists. At the end of Year 1, you are encouraged to consider transferring to one of our more specialised courses if this is how your interests or career plans are developing.

Career pathways

The significant and relevant work experience gained during the year of industrial/professional experience makes graduates of this course especially attractive to employers. Many of our graduates secure jobs as researchers working in universities, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies and institutes.

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