Applied Biomedical Science

Our Applied Biomedical Science BSc offers an integrated approach to the study of human health and disease, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease processes from a medical diagnostic perspective. This course is only open to you if you are employed in a suitable accredited biomedical laboratory able to support work-based learning, and you'll need a written statement of support from your employer.

The course builds on the practical knowledge developed within the workplace and provides underpinning knowledge essential to the development of practising biomedical scientists.

Initially, you'll study the important fundamental sciences, including biochemistry, cell biology, and human anatomy and physiology.

You'll develop your understanding of disease processes and the biology of the associated molecular changes, combined with the principles of laboratory procedures used to aid diagnosis.

As the course progresses, you'll focus increasingly on the complex nature of disease as it affects particular biological systems, and the study of disease processes.

Top reasons to study with us

• An accredited course – the degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology
• Professional teaching staff – many staff in Biomedical Sciences are also members of the Institute of Biomedical Science and some are also HCPC Registered
• Career-led learning – the course helps students develop the practical skills they need for work undertaken in laboratory settings and produces graduates capable of carrying out scientific research

If you're considering full degree study (e.g. studying for a BA, BSc, LLB, LLM, MA or MSc) or research study, you will need to meet our English language requirements.

Applications for all undergraduate and foundation programmes should be made through UCAS.
The deadline for applications for international (non-EU) students is 30 June in the year of entry, but we do recommend applying by January as the popular programmes fill up quickly and we cannot guarantee your application will be considered later. After the UCAS deadline, it may be possible to get a place on some courses through the UCAS clearing system.