BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Westminster

The Biomedical Science BSc studies the human body in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and mechanisms of disease states. It covers biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and human anatomy and physiology, then disease processes and laboratory diagnostic procedures, and ends with a major research project.

Duration: 3 or 4 years (4 with placement or study-abroad year)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers fundamental sciences including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology and human anatomy and physiology. Year 2 covers disease processes and laboratory principles, and Year 3 covers disease in particular biological systems, laboratory procedures in haematology, clinical immunology, cellular and molecular pathology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology, plus a research project. A placement or study-abroad year is optional between Years 2 and 3.

Career pathways

Graduates work in clinical genetics laboratories, clinical trials, healthcare and diagnostics commerce, medical devices, regulatory affairs, research and development, scientific writing and teaching, or progress to postgraduate study and teacher training.

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