Biomedical Science with Placement year (Hons) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

The expert team will support you in gaining the understanding, knowledge, and skills that underpin careers in various professions, such as working in hospitals and commercial laboratories, biomedical research, and postgraduate study.

Improving human health is one of the most significant challenges of the 21st century, and the University of Greater Manchester's career-oriented Biomedical Science with Placement year (Hons) program, which is accredited by the IBMS, is an ideal preparation for laboratory-focused work in healthcare, research, and industrial settings.

Careers

If you're interested in improving human health but seek an alternative to working directly with patients, the University of Greater Manchester's BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science with placement year is ideal. 

Whether your motivation is to diagnose disease or develop new medicines, vaccines and treatments, this degree offers you an exciting combination of career-focused skills and knowledge. 

As well as exploring the human biology aspects of biomedical science, the course covers essential biotechnological principles and advancements relevant to the medical technology, biomedical technology and pharmaceutical job markets.

Understanding how to use laboratory equipment is crucial for careers in biomedical science and related fields, so this is an important focus of our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with placement year degree. 

As a graduate of the course, you’ll possess knowledge of a wide range of laboratory techniques and experience using high-specification instrumentation. Your practical expertise will be underpinned by your sound understanding of the theories and principles of anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, haematology and physiology. 

You'll have experience planning, conducting and evaluating experiments, complying with health and safety regulations, and researching and interpreting scientific literature.