Biomedical Sciences University of Leeds

Overview

Explore cutting-edge research in areas such as regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, drug discovery, cancer biology and dementia. You’ll be part of an engaging learning experience, informed by our research and delivered by world-leading academics.Staff in University of Leeds's school are leaders in the disciplines of biomedical sciences – including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, biochemistry and microbiology – with many working in conjunction with other disciplines such as medical engineering, advanced materials science, computing and robotics.

Our focus at Biomedical Sciences is on preparing you for the workplace. You'll undertake an independent Capstone Research Project that will bring together the knowledge and skills you've developed throughout your degree.

Career opportunities

As well as providing you with subject-specific knowledge, we aim to equip you with the best possible skills for a variety of future careers. All of our degrees have a strong emphasis on practical-based teaching, small group teaching, online learning and problem solving.

Throughout the degree, you’ll gain a wide range of transferable skills which are highly valued by employers. Supported by the faculty student opportunity team, Leeds for Life scheme and your academic and personal tutor, you’ll be ideally placed to focus on your personal development and make the most of your time at university.

Studying biomedical sciences at the University of Leeds will prepare you for a wide range of biomedical and science-related careers, or careers in the wider community or society. This could be a career in laboratory-based science, whether in the field of research or clinical healthcare or as the foundation for further study in medical fields.

Typical graduate careers include:

• academic researcher
• biomedical scientist
• clinical research associate
• clinical scientist
• physician associate
• medical communications.

Examples of recent graduate destinations include:

• Labcorp
• PwC
• Ministry of Justice
• Wellcome Trust
• University Hospitals
• NHS Blood and Transplant
• Fortrea