Biomedical Sciences (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

This flexible course focuses on optimising health and performance throughout life, developing your problem-solving abilities to critically analyse and address real-world biomedical challenges, in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at all ages.

You’ll study various disciplines of biomedical sciences including anatomy, genetics, pharmacology, immunology, and biochemistry, all taught by experts at the forefront of their fields and drawing on the latest innovations and developments. 

Ensuring you’re fully prepared for a career in health and disease, you’ll also acquire skills essential for collaboration including professional behaviour, teamwork and communication. The Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree from University of Nottingham will also help you understand the ethical considerations and responsibilities associated with biomedical research, emphasising sustainability and societal impact.

Careers 

Biomedical Sciences is crucial for advancing medical knowledge, improving diagnostic and developing new treatments to improve human health. It also plays a crucial role in public health, epidemiology and medical innovation. 

During your degree, as well as gaining subject-specific knowledge you will also be equipped with essential attributes, knowledge and skills for a range of scientific and non-scientific careers. These include interprofessional skills, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership.  

These skills are reinforced through hands-on experiences such as the capstone project and the opportunity for a summer placement during your degree. You also have the chance to gain international experience through study abroad programmes - previous students have studied at the University of Melbourne, the University of Hong Kong and Kyoto University, Japan.