Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, this degree explores how science underpins the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. You'll develop the practical and analytical skills needed for a broad range of careers in healthcare and research.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology  |  Department: Biological Sciences  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 years; Full Time Foundation: 4 years; Part Time: 4 - 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Biomedical Science BSc degree is designed to equip you with a fundamental understanding of how science underpins the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Biomedical science is at the forefront of our modern healthcare system working in partnership with medical practitioners and health care professionals, to perform many different roles in the NHS, as well as in academia and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Modules include Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Introduction to Microbiology, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals of Immunology, Anatomy and Physiology, Biomedical Laboratory Practice, Genes and Genomics, Bioscience Research Methods, Processes of Life: Biochemistry, Infection & Immunity, Cellular Pathology, Clinical Immunology and Haematology.

Career pathways

A biomedical science degree provides the foundation for a wide range of career choices. Our newly established degree programme places a strong emphasis on current and future developments in biomedical science and will develop students’ research skills, transferrable skills and laboratory skills to prepare them for the broadest possible range of careers, including scientific journalism, master’s research, or working in the NHS.

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