Biomedical Sciences with Integrated Placement Year (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

The flexible Biomedical Sciences with Integrated Placement Year (Hons) from  University of Nottingham  focuses on ensuring optimal health and performance throughout life and develops your problem-solving abilities to critically evaluate and tackle real-world biomedical challenges. Globally focused, the course is designed in alignment with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal of ensuring healthy lives and promoting wellbeing for all at every age.  

You will explore various biomedical disciplines including anatomy, genetics, pharmacology, immunology and biochemistry, all taught by leading experts at the forefront of each area and incorporating the latest research and innovations into your learning.

With emphasis on collaborative skills including professional behaviour, teamwork and communication, you’ll be fully prepared for a career in health and disease. You’ll also gain an understanding of ethical considerations associated with responsible biomedical research, with an emphasis on sustainability and societal impact.

Careers

Biomedical Sciences is essential for advancing medical knowledge, diagnostics and treatments. It also contributes to public health, epidemiology and medical innovation. 

During your degree, you will gain subject-specific knowledge and skills applicable to scientific and non-scientific careers, including interprofessional skills, critical thinking, communication, teamwork and leadership.  

These skills are reinforced through hands-on experiences like the capstone project, summer placements and study abroad opportunities, as well as the fourth- year project in either academia or industry.  

The students have had placements with companies like GSK, Pfizer, Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, Procter & Gamble, Notts County and Nottingham Forest, preparing them for careers in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, research and business.