Medical Bioscience (Hons)

Overview

With medical bioscientists in great demand, the course equips you for a career in areas such as medical and allied research institutes, health agency laboratories, bio-analytical forensic units and the pharmaceutical industry. You also have the option undertake a 15-week work placement as part of the degree course.

On your journey to becoming a medical bioscientist, you’ll study both medicine and biology to gain a better understanding of human health. Subjects such as molecular modelling and pharmacology will allow you to explore the ways your theoretical knowledge can be put to practice to fight sickness and disease.

In your first year you’ll gain a broad knowledge of all relevant scientific principles including anatomy, biology, biochemistry and physiology. As you progress through the course, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise, with fascinating modules such as bioinformatics – developing software to analyse biological data – and medical genetics, the study of hereditary disorders, on offer.

Where this course can take you

Medical bioscience graduates are in high demand and you’ll graduate equipped for a career in a number of diverse fields including bioanalytical forensics, genetics, health and safety, medical research and pharmaceuticals.

Our previous graduates from Medical Bioscience (Hons) degree at London Metropolitan University have gone on to work as laboratory analysts and assistants for companies such as LifeLabs.