Biomedical Sciences (Honours) University of Westminster

Overview

Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions.

In Year 3 you'll focus on the study of the complex nature of disease as it affects particular biological systems. You'll also study the laboratory procedures used in haematology, clinical immunology, cellular and molecular pathology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology, to diagnose and monitor disease. You'll also undertake a major research project, which will enable you to develop the skills you need for genuine scientific inquiry.

Career Path 

Our Biomedical Sciences (Honours) degree at the University of Westminster   has been designed to prepare you for a career in medical diagnostic, pharmaceutical and research environments. It provides you with a thorough education in the disciplines required to understand and investigate disease and enables you to develop your career in a variety of pathways in biomedical sciences.

We also have a strong record in preparing graduates for postgraduate study across a range of biomedical and molecular disciplines, as well as postgraduate teacher training.

Major employment areas include:

• Clinical genetics laboratories

• Clinical trials

• Commerce (sales and marketing) related to healthcare and diagnostics products

• Diagnostic pathology and clinical laboratories

• Forensic laboratories

• Government or charity-funded research laboratories

• Medical devices and laboratory instrumentation industries

• NHS Blood and Transplant laboratories

• Private pathology laboratories

• Public Health England

• Regulatory affairs (drug registration and patents)

Accreditation

The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).