BSc Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical Science is the application of the natural sciences to the understanding of human health and disease. It encompasses the laboratory disciplines that underpin clinical medicine, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, histopathology and immunology, as well as the broader scientific study of how the body functions in health and how disease processes disrupt that function. Biomedical scientists work largely behind the scenes of the healthcare system, generating the diagnostic information that clinicians rely on to identify conditions, monitor treatment and guide patient care. The discipline demands both rigorous scientific knowledge and precise technical skill in the laboratory. At the University of Suffolk, this part-time programme is designed with a strong practical focus, providing you with a wide range of analytical and technical skills relevant to a career in biomedical science. Part-time study makes the degree accessible to those who have existing professional or personal commitments, while still developing the depth of scientific knowledge and the transferable skills that the employment market values. You will gain expertise in the laboratory techniques, analytical methods and scientific reasoning that characterise professional biomedical science practice, alongside communication, problem-solving and data interpretation skills that extend your career options well beyond the laboratory itself. Biomedical Science graduates go on to careers in NHS clinical laboratories, private diagnostic companies, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research organisations, medical device companies and public health agencies. The route to registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council requires additional practical training, and many graduates pursue this alongside employment. Others move into research, scientific sales and marketing, medical writing, healthcare management or postgraduate study in biomedical sciences, molecular medicine, immunology or related fields.

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