Biomedicine University of East Anglia

Overview

The Biomedicine degree has been designed to allow you to develop and apply your skills in the medically-related biological sciences. The multidisciplinary approach takes from both biology and chemistry, combining the elements that are relevant to modern medicine. 

The University of East Anglia biomedicine course will teach you how to apply cellular and molecular techniques to the understanding and treatment of human diseases. You’ll explore areas such as human physiology, antibiotic resistance, pathogens and genetics. And you’ll discover a host of additional topics including ophthalmology, metabolic disorders and gastroenterology. You’ll be learning to put your skills and knowledge to use in the fight against some of the most serious illnesses we face today. 

After the Course

• When you graduate, you’ll have comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental scientific techniques required for research and clinical investigation into human health and disease. 
• You’ll leave UEA ready to pursue a wide range of career paths, including industry, management or teacher training. Alternatively, you might choose to progress to a higher degree. Many of our alumni go on to take posts in universities or research laboratories within the fields of medicine or industry. 
• The School works together with UEA’s Careers Service to offer support at every stage of your course, from choosing a career through to applying for graduate jobs and further study. 

Careers

Example of careers that you could enter include: 

• Medical research 

• Industrial research 

• Pharmaceutical industry 

• Academia 

• Teaching 

• Management