BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
Biomedical science is the laboratory-based discipline that provides the scientific foundation for modern clinical medicine. It applies biological and chemical knowledge to the investigation of disease processes, generating the diagnostic information that clinicians use to assess patients and guide treatment decisions. Haematology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, cellular pathology, and immunology are among the core disciplines within the field, and biomedical scientists work across all of them, carrying out the tests and analyses that underpin the majority of clinical decisions made in healthcare every day. At Southampton Solent University, this three-year, full-time degree gives you the laboratory skills and research knowledge to contribute to that work. You will develop competencies in the range of biomedical science disciplines, learning how to analyse samples, apply diagnostic techniques, interpret results, and understand the biological processes underlying common conditions. The programme is designed to combine scientific rigour with practical application, giving you both the theoretical understanding and the hands-on skills that employers in healthcare and research require. The typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects an accessible approach to admissions for a science-based degree. Biomedical science graduates work in NHS hospital laboratories, private diagnostic companies, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and public health agencies. Many go on to achieve state registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, qualifying as registered biomedical scientists and taking on clinical laboratory roles that directly support patient care. Others move into research and development, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, or science communication. The degree also provides a platform for further study at postgraduate level in biomedical science, clinical science, or related disciplines, or for professional training in medicine and related health professions.
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