Biomedical Science and Human Biology Undergraduate Courses

Work towards a scientific career with a focus on improving people's health and wellbeing, benefiting from the latest advances in medical research aimed at preventing ill health and prolonging life. 

• Strong research focus: A teaching team made of active researchers, which will introduce you to the latest developments and innovative thinking. We place greater emphasis on relating the knowledge you have gained to scientific research, along with gaining the first-hand experience of laboratory research in the later stages of the course, conducting and reporting on substantial scientific investigations in a group and individually
• Invaluable placement opportunities: Between stages two and three of the course, you can apply to work in the industry or undertake an internship. Previously our students have secured roles at the Leukaemia Research Foundation in London, Royal Derby Hospital, The Institute of Cancer Research in London and local pharmacies
• State-of-the-art laboratories: Newly-upgraded learning facilities which include high-specification laboratories with modern instrumentation and specialist containment facilities for the growth and manipulation of bacteria and viruses as well as the sequencing and characterisation of DNA. We also have a Facility for Omics Research in Metabolism (FORM) and we are currently developing a new Biomedical Super Lab
• High professional standard: Benefit from quality learning with our BSc (Hons) Human Biology accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science

Specialist facilities

Both courses give you access to high-specification laboratories with modern instrumentation and specialist containment facilities for the growth and manipulation of bacteria and viruses as well as the sequencing and characterisation of DNA.

We have also opened a student research laboratory which gives you a dedicated space for your independent study project at the end of your degree.

Professional Experience

Our courses offer an ‘Industrial Placement Year’ giving you the opportunity to enhance your practical skills by putting theory into practice, network in your industry and stand-out in the graduate job market. The placement year takes place in your third year, once completed, you would return to University to complete your final year studies.

What our Biomedical Science and Human Biology graduates do

Career opportunities open to graduates include:

• medical research
• health charities
• scientific writing
• medical and biotechnology industry
• health sector