Biomedical Science
Biomedical science is the laboratory-based discipline at the heart of modern healthcare. It applies biological and chemical knowledge to the investigation of human health and disease, producing the diagnostic information that clinicians use to assess, monitor, and treat patients. From haematology and clinical biochemistry to microbiology and histopathology, biomedical scientists carry out the tests that support the vast majority of clinical decisions, making the discipline fundamental to the functioning of healthcare systems.
At the University of Salford, this part-time degree allows you to study biomedical science in a way that can be balanced alongside work or other commitments. This makes it particularly suitable for those already working in healthcare or laboratory settings who wish to develop their academic qualifications and scientific understanding without interrupting their professional lives. The programme develops your understanding of healthcare and human disease processes, covering the core biomedical science disciplines and the laboratory techniques used to investigate them.
You will engage with both the scientific content of the subject and the clinical applications of biomedical knowledge, developing the integrated perspective that healthcare employers need.
Biomedical science graduates work in NHS hospital laboratories, private diagnostic companies, pharmaceutical research, public health agencies, and the medical devices industry. Many go on to state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, qualifying as registered biomedical scientists and taking on clinical laboratory roles. Others move into research and development, quality assurance, healthcare management, or further professional training in related health sciences.
The part-time route at Salford is particularly well suited to those who want to develop their qualifications while maintaining professional experience, and many students find that their workplace provides direct context for the academic material they are studying.