Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science

Our dual Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology (RSB) accredited Biomedical Science degree focuses on current clinical practice. It has been designed to provide you with the necessary academic requirements to allow you apply to become a registered Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In addition, our Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the HCPC.

Our Biomedical Science degrees cover a range of disciplines including microbiology, physiology and immunology, as well as common aspects of medicine and care, such as blood transfusions; and explores the impact on the human body of things like exercise, temperature, and disease.

During your time on the course, you could get to:

• Undertake liver function tests
• Learn how to set up and read an ECG
• Determine your own blood group
• Undertake research to explore new clinical treatments
• Practice key techniques used in pathology laboratories like preparing and staining tissue samples, and examining serum samples.

All 3-year and 4-year BSc Biomedical Sciences courses are accredited by the IBMS and RSB.

Studying Biomedical Science at Aston University gives you the abilities needed to provide healthcare, undertake medical research and understand the pharmaceutical industry. You'll develop a thorough knowledge of the core principles of how the human body works, and a deep understanding of the vital role biomedical scientists play in the healthcare sector.

Our teaching is research-led; meaning you learn about the research our world-leading academics are doing, particularly in your final year. We also make sure you gain exposure to practicing biomedical scientists via guest lectures, so you can hear first-hand what this rewarding role is really like.

From your first year at Aston, you'll learn more about the careers available to graduates with Biomedical Science degrees, as well as spending time reflecting on the skills acquired and needed for your future career.