Throughout the Bachelor in Biomedical Science (BSc) at De Montfort University, students will explore the analytical skills needed for research and investigation, develop an understanding of the role biomedical science plays in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and apply their knowledge and practical skills to a variety of clinical lab settings.
Learners will study key healthcare topics, such as infectious disease, cancer, and heart disease, building towards the final year, where the program focuses on clinical laboratory specialists, informed by current working professionals. Students also complete independent research projects in areas they are interested in, supported by leading academics in topics ranging from Alzheimer’s to Zika virus.
A Biomedical Science degree is highly sought after in NHS clinical laboratories, research institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as an ever-expanding range of healthcare related professions.
The Bachelor in Biomedical Science (BSc) is an IBMS accredited course focuses on training students in one of the fastest developing areas of science, which underpins much of modern medicine. Students are prepared with a detailed understanding of science in healthcare, covering the application and understanding of techniques used to diagnose complex diseases in clinical and research laboratories.