Biomedical Science (Extended Degree) (Hons) Northumbria University

Overview

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), Biomedical Science (Extended Degree) (Hons) at Northumbria University spans cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and pathology - building the breadth of understanding that today's employers look for.

Explore disease at the cellular and molecular level, get hands-on with industry-standard equipment, and take part in a research project in your final year. An optional placement year in industry or a clinical laboratory adds real-world experience, and those who complete an eligible placement may be able to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) upon graduation.

Career Prospects

The skills you develop, including critical thinking, data handling, problem-solving, and scientific communication, are transferable across healthcare, research, and beyond.

Graduates of this course can aspire to advance into careers such as Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Scientist, Research Scientist, or roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries. Further study and postgraduate research are also popular pathways, as are careers in scientific writing, teaching, and medical law.

Those who complete a relevant placement may wish to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC upon graduation.