University of Roehampton London
BSc in Biomedical Science

London, United Kingdom

DEGREE TYPE

BSc

DURATION

3 up to

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

* UK Students and other students not requiring a Tier 4 visa. If you are an international student, you should apply as soon as possible

Key Summary

About : The BSc in Biomedical Science focuses on understanding biological processes and diseases at a cellular and molecular level. Students will explore subjects such as immunology, genetics, and microbiology, applying their knowledge through practical laboratory work. The program aims to develop skills necessary for research and healthcare settings and typically spans three years.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including laboratory research, clinical diagnostics, and pharmaceutical industries. Positions may include biomedical scientist, clinical researcher, or quality control analyst, supporting advancements in health and medicine.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and offers a strong scientific foundation in the biological aspects of health and disease, ready for building a career in the health sciences. This accredited degree can lead to State Registration as a professional Biomedical Scientist, by the Health and Care Professions Council.

You will develop your knowledge in the essential functions of life by studying cell biology and molecular biology; and gain an understanding of areas such as pharmacology, the branch of medicine concerned with the use and effect of drugs; and immunology, which studies all aspects of the immune system. There’s also an opportunity to explore the relationship between nutrition and health.

To support your studies, you will have access to modern, well-equipped laboratories, with facilities for DNA analysis, high-performance liquid chromatography, electrophysiology, microbiology, light and electron microscopy. You will have use of computer suites equipped with subject-specific software, and be supported with your work by a team of specialist laboratory and IT technicians.

Research collaborations with many of London's hospitals and medical schools facilitate visits, projects and access to specialist libraries.

We offer a wide range of interesting modules such as Introduction to Human Disease and Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology, which looks at the immune system and patterns for diseases. Other modules include Advances in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, which reviews recent developments and applications in biomedicine together with the commercial and ethical implications of these technologies or The Brain in Health and Disease, where you will be exposed to the latest developments in brain imaging and theories on brain plasticity, the ability for the brain to modify its structure in response to change.

In your third year you’ll undertake a research project where you’ll collect seminal data on a topic of your choice, advancing current knowledge in that area.

You’ll also have the option of undertaking a placement year between years two and three.

Make a difference to humanity by studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Roehampton. Here you will discover life processes, health, disease, treatment and prevention.

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Introduction to Human Disease
Chemistry of Life
Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths
Cell Biology
Professional Practice for Biomedical Science
Biomedical Science: Practical Methods

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Biosciences Research Methods
Immunology
Molecular Biology: Theory and Practice
Physiology and Metabolism
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Brain in Health and Disease

Work Placement Year

Work Placement Year

Year 3

Compulsory module

Biomedical Research Project

Required modules

Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
Medical Microbiology
Biomedical Science: Clinical Methods

These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change each year.

Placement Year

This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.

Why take a placement?

A placement year is a perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.

How we support you

The University’s Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.

We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three-year version of your programme.

Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.