Biomedical science

Biomedical scientists explore the complexity of the human body in a varied and analytical role. Our courses will help you become a biomedical scientist investigating the diagnosis and treatment of disease, playing an important role in people’s health and wellbeing.

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Undergraduate

With an emphasis on applied learning you'll put theory in to practice using our specialist facilities, and learn alongside leading researchers and professional biomedical scientists.

Postgraduate

We offer masters of research courses in biomedical science and related courses. Our MRes courses offer an advanced understanding of different approaches to research in your chosen area of specialism.

You'll work on your project under the supervision of an academic member of staff and work within one or more of our research groups, including the Centre for Stress Ageing and Chronic Disease and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices.

Accreditation

Accreditation is an industry-recognised standard and provides the assurance that our teaching is of high quality and has been approved by an independent body of academics and industrialists.

Our undergraduate courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

You can expect

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Practical experience

Put your learning into practice through project work, hospital visits and case studies, and using our specialist facilities that include electron, confocal and atomic force microscopes; microbiology lab; cell/tissue culture lab; genomics/proteomics facility.

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Paid placements

Undertaking your placement in an accredited NHS training lab allows you to work towards the IBMS Certificate of Competence and the Registration Portfolio, key to becoming a registered biomedical scientist.

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Opportunities in medicine

Biomedical Science BSc and MSci students who want to pursue a degree in medicine and who fulfil the eligibility criteria are guaranteed an interview with Brighton and Sussex Medical School.

What can I do with a biomedical science degree or masters?

The analytical and research skills you gain from a degree or masters in biomedical science are sought after by employers in a range of careers.

Ten jobs you could do with a biomedical science degree or masters:

Biomedical scientist
Biotechnologist
Clinical research associate
Clinical scientist: biochemistry; haematology; immunology
Forensic scientist
Microbiologist
Physician associate
Research scientist: life sciences; medical
Scientific laboratory technician
Toxicologist

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