Biomedicine (Hons) Lancaster University

Overview

This Biomedicine (Hons) course from  Lancaster University  is ideal for students interested in gaining a broad knowledge of human life processes within the context of health and disease. You will study topics in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and physiology - which are at the heart of modern medical and health research.

These subjects are taught with a particular emphasis on the molecules and mechanisms fundamental to life processes and how these are disrupted by disease.

This research-led biomedicine degree is an ideal basis for a host of careers across the biomedical, research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals sectors, offering you the scientific knowledge, practical lab skills and career-ready mindset to succeed.

And, because you will build your skills and competence in experimental design, data recording, analysis, presentations, effective project management, teamwork and communication, you will have developed the highly transferable skills valued by employers both within the sciences and in broader fields such as marketing, finance and management.

Students interested in a more in-depth, research-oriented degree in this area should consider our Biomedicine MSci degree, which involves an extended independent research project in your fourth year.

Career opportunities:

Our Biomedicine BSc opens up a wide variety of careers investigating human diseases and conditions.You will become competent in experimental design, gain practical lab skills and become adept in statistical analysis, data recording and presentation skills.

And, because professional skills are embedded throughout our curriculum, you will develop wider expertise valued by employers, including project management and problem-solving skills, ethical and environmental awareness.

You may consider roles such as :

• Analytical Chemist

• Research Scientist

• Biotechnologist

• Crime Scene Investigator

• Dental Therapist

• Genetic Counsellor

• Medical Chemist

• Medical Science Liaison

• Nanotechnologist

• Neuroscientist

• Science Policy Manager

• Science Writer

• Toxicologist

• Medical Writer

• Postgraduate study

• Physician Associate (with further training)

• Clinical Scientist (with further training)

Students who wish to enter the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist should consider our Biomedical Science degrees (BSc or MSci) which are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and are a pathway to employment as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.

At the completion of your degree, you will graduate with a scientific understanding of biomedicine, as well as the mindset, confidence and workplace experience to excel in the competitive world of employment.