Biomedical Science (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

The Biomedical Science (Hons) degree from University of Derby focuses on developing your practical laboratory skills, so you'll gain first-hand experience of lab work from year one

Key facts

• You'll also spend time honing your interpersonal skills and general employability, so you can move on to a diverse range of careers in clinical and public health laboratories, industry and research settings
• The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. This degree will fast-track your journey towards registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
• All of our teaching team are active researchers as well as teachers, so they will be able to share some of the latest findings and innovative thinking from the human health field

Careers

You will graduate with skills that put you at the forefront of advances in medical health. Biomedical science is key to any healthcare science and allows you to pursue a career in a broad range of fields, such as clinical sciences, pharmaceutical science, and biomedical research. However, thanks to the focus on employability and interpersonal skills within this programme, you won't be limited to a clinical role.

You’ll be well prepared for jobs such as:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Research Scientist​
• Medical Professional​
• Health Care Specialist​
• Pharmaceutical Researcher​
• Lecturer​
• Teacher​
• Scientific Writer​
• Pharmaceutical Sales​ Executive
• Clinical Trials Co-ordinator