Biomedical Science

Biomedical scientists are at the forefront of our modern healthcare system working in partnership with medical practitioners and health care professionals, to perform many different roles in the NHS, as well as in academia and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. As a biomedical scientist you are likely to be involved in the diagnosis of disease, supporting the work of clinical departments, and developing and evaluating the next generation of treatments that could improve patient outcomes.  A biomedical science degree also provides the foundation for graduate entry programmes, including medicine, dentistry or the more recently established Physician Associate (PA) programme for clinical practice within the NHS.

Our Biomedical Science BSc programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.

• Course accredited by The Royal Society of Biology
• Dedicated state-of-the-art laboratories and specialist facilities: view our Labs tour 
• Optional placement year
• Strong links with Northampton General Hospital (pathology)
• Research active staff in areas including Cancer, infectious diseases and genetics
• Wide-ranging career options upon graduation, including graduate-entry medicine, postgraduate research and NHS roles such as physician associate or biomedical scientists
• International scholarships available.
• Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
• HP Laptop and software included with this course. Terms and Conditions apply

• Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.

A biomedical science degree provides the foundation for a wide range of career choices.  Our newly established degree programme places a strong emphasis on current and future developments in biomedical science and will develop students' research skills, transferrable skills and laboratory skills to prepare them for the broadest possible range of careers, including scientific journalism, postgraduate research, or working in the NHS. It will also provide the foundation for graduate entry programmes in medicine or dentistry or working in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.