BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Strathclyde

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science studies disease, diagnosis and treatment across four core life science disciplines (biochemistry, immunology, microbiology and pharmacology). It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology and offers the academic pathway to Health & Care Professions Council registration.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Duration: Four years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 build a foundation in how cells and body systems function, how the body responds to infection and how microorganisms grow and cause disease. Students can change to another biomolecular science degree up to the end of Year 2. Year 1 covers cells and their molecules, organisms and disease and bio-organic chemistry, with a practical module across both semesters, statistics, scientific writing and presentation workshops, and 20 credits of electives.

Career pathways

Many graduates begin as trainee Biomedical Scientists in NHS laboratories and complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio, working in clinical biochemistry, haematology, transfusion science, cellular pathology, medical microbiology or immunology; others work in private diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research institutes, public health services and the scientific civil service.

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