Biomedicine

Our Biomedicine BSc opens up a wide variety of careers investigating human diseases and conditions.
You will become competent in experimental design, gain practical lab skills and become adept in statistical analysis, data recording and presentation skills.

And, because professional skills are embedded throughout our curriculum, you will develop wider expertise valued by employers, including project management and problem-solving skills, ethical and environmental awareness.

You may consider roles such as :

• Analytical Chemist
• Research Scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Crime Scene Investigator
• Dental Therapist
• Genetic Counsellor
• Medical Chemist
• Medical Science Liaison
• Nanotechnologist
• Neuroscientist
• Science Policy Manager
• Science Writer
• Toxicologist
• Medical Writer
• Postgraduate study
• Physician Associate (with further training)
• Clinical Scientist (with further training)

Students who wish to enter the NHS as a Biomedical Scientist should consider our Biomedical Science degrees (BSc or MSci) which are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and are a pathway to employment as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.

At the completion of your degree, you will graduate with a scientific understanding of biomedicine, as well as the mindset, confidence and workplace experience to excel in the competitive world of employment.

Graduate destinations

Our biomedicine graduates have gone on to a variety of other roles in laboratories and the pharmaceutical industry, including:

• Clinical Trials Permissions Manager
• Data Quality Coordinator
• Medical Doctor (following a graduate-entry degree in medicine)
• Life Sciences Sales Executive
• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Microbiologist
• Research Associate
• Science Teacher
• Senior Clinical Trial Coordinator
• Medical Writer
• Physician Associate (with further training)

You can also apply for a paid summer internship in our department, helping you to gain additional research experience. Past interns have worked on research topics including Alzheimer’s disease, cancer biology, immunology, microbiology and tropical infectious diseases.

Employability at Lancaster: preparing you for the world of work

Lancaster University is dedicated to ensuring that you gain a highly reputable degree. We are also committed to ensuring that you graduate with relevant life and work-based skills.

Because professional skills are embedded throughout our curriculum, you will develop wider expertise valued by employers including communication, teamworking and negotiation skills, project management and problem-solving skills, ethical and environmental awareness.

As an institution we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in The Lancaster Award, which offers you the opportunity to complete activities such as work experience, employability/career development, campus community and social development.

Visit our employability section for full details.

There may be extra costs related to your course for items such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding and general subsistence on trips and visits. Following graduation, you may need to pay a subscription to a professional body for some chosen careers.

Specific additional costs for studying at Lancaster are listed below.

College fees

Lancaster is proud to be one of only a handful of UK universities to have a collegiate system. Every student belongs to a college, and all students pay a small college membership fee which supports the running of college events and activities. Students on some distance-learning courses are not liable to pay a college fee.

For students starting in 2025, the fee is £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.

Computer equipment and internet access

To support your studies, you will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access. You will be able to access a range of software and services from a Windows, Mac, Chromebook or Linux device. For certain degree programmes, you may need a specific device, or we may provide you with a laptop and appropriate software - details of which will be available on relevant programme pages. A dedicated IT support helpdesk is available in the event of any problems.

The University provides limited financial support to assist students who do not have the required IT equipment or broadband support in place.

Study abroad courses

In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel. Some countries may require proof of funds.

Placement and industry year courses

In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs. Depending on the employer and your job, you may have other costs such as copies of personal documents required by your employer for example.

The fee that you pay will depend on whether you are considered to be a home or international student. Read more about how we assign your fee status.

Home fees are subject to annual review, and may be liable to rise each year in line with UK government policy. International fees (including EU) are reviewed annually and are not fixed for the duration of your studies. Read more about fees in subsequent years.

We will charge tuition fees to Home undergraduate students on full-year study abroad/work placements in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

• Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard tuition fee
• Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard tuition fee

International students on full-year study abroad/work placements will also be charged in line with the maximum amounts permitted by the Department for Education. The current maximum levels are:

• Students studying abroad for a year: 15% of the standard international tuition fee during the Study Abroad year
• Students taking a work placement for a year: 20% of the standard international tuition fee during the Placement year

Please note that the maximum levels chargeable in future years may be subject to changes in Government policy.