BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at York St John University

Immerse yourself in the world of Biomedical Science on a course with small class sizes and outstanding facilities, led by dedicated, experienced staff. Examine how different diseases affect the normal structure and function of the human body in our impressive Biomedical Science laboratories. Through this course you will gain the scientific knowledge and laboratory skills needed to investigate, diagnose, monitor and treat different types of disease.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time (additional optional placement year is available once started on the course), 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Personal and Professional Development; Human Anatomy and Physiology; Biological Modules and Reactions; Cell Biology; Biochemistry and Metabolism; Introductory Microbiology and Immunology; Research and Analytical Methods; Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science.

Career pathways

This course will give you the lab experience and scientific knowledge you need for a variety of clinical or research careers. The extensive laboratory skills, as well as the transferable skills you gain in data analysis and interpretation and problem solving, could also prepare you for a range of other non-laboratory-based roles in related industries. Example roles include Biomedical scientist; Academic researcher; Biotechnologist; Forensic scientist; Laboratory technician; Research technician.

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