BSc Biomedical Science
Hull, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* UCAS applications for 2024 open on 1 September 2023 and close by 31 January 2024, but we also consider later applications for most courses
Key Summary
About: A BSc Biomedical Science at The University of Hull prepares you for laboratory science and health research. It covers human physiology, disease, diagnosis and treatment via supported lab learning, placements and independent study totalling 1,200 hours per year. The course was designed with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; it's accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles such as biomedical scientist, forensic scientist, biotechnologist, toxicologist, healthcare scientist and medical research scientist. They work in NHS and private laboratories, medical technology firms, academia, industry, the Civil Service and education; employers include ConocoPhillips, RB and hospitals. Keywords: laboratory science, clinical diagnostics, molecular biology, pathology, health research, medical technology.
A Biomedical Science degree from Hull opens doors to a career in laboratory science and beyond.
Biomedical science applies biological principles to medicine. It explores the physiological processes and functions of the human body to appreciate disease processes, diagnosis and treatment.
This is a dynamic topic with continual advancements in health care and science driving innovation and research. Through supported lab learning, you'll gain a deep understanding of the human form and function in health and disease. We designed our Biomedical Science degree with input from the Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
You'll gather the knowledge and skills for employment in a variety of settings – including potentially life-saving work at the cutting edge of health research.
This course is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Science - so you can be confident that it's been approved by expert academics and professionals as meeting industry standards.
How you'll study
Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time is divided among each of these varies each year and depends on the course and modules you study.
6 reasons to study Biomedical Science at Hull
- Top 10 in the UK for medical technology#
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science
- 94% graduate employability rating
- Learn under internationally respected experts
- Excellent links with local industry and hospitals
- Benefit from access to our PET Research Centre
# Complete University Guide 2018
† UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey for the academic year 2016/17, published by HESA 2018
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https://virtualtour.hull.ac.uk/take-a-look-around/area-of-interest/choose-your-subject/biomedical-sciences
Your future prospects
- Biomedical scientist
- Forensic scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Toxicologist
- Healthcare scientist
- Medical research scientist
Some biomedical scientists work in laboratories for the NHS and private sector. Modern laboratories are the hi-tech hubs of hospitals, at the cutting-edge of medical technology.
You will be eligible to work in academic research, the health service, in biomedical scientist roles, in medical institutions and in education.
Our graduates go into a diverse range of other careers with employers such as ConocoPhillips, RB (formerly Reckitt Benckiser), the Civil Service, Boots, various hospitals and the NHS.
