BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (International Medical University) at University of Strathclyde

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (International Medical University) is a partnership degree for IMU students, who join Strathclyde in Year 3 and graduate with an Honours Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences after two years. It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: Two years at Strathclyde (Years 3 and 4; first two years at International Medical University)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 3 and 4 include specialist modules in biomedical immunology, microbiology and biochemistry, haematology and immunodiagnostics and cell and molecular pathology, plus laboratory methods and ethics, data collection and presentation. The final year is a laboratory-based research project on a defined biomedical science topic.

Career pathways

Biomedical scientists work in NHS and private sector laboratories and in organisations such as the National Blood Authority, Health Protection Agency and Medical Research Council, in diagnosis, screening, monitoring and research, with career prospects in management, research, education and advanced specialist roles.

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