Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science sits at the boundary between biology and medicine, applying the methods and insights of the life sciences to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. It is the discipline that underpins clinical laboratory medicine, encompassing areas such as biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, histopathology, and genetics. Biomedical scientists are the professionals who carry out the diagnostic tests that inform the vast majority of clinical decisions in the NHS and healthcare systems around the world, making this a field that is as socially vital as it is scientifically demanding. At the University of Derby this part-time programme includes a foundation year, giving you the grounding in science and study skills needed before you progress to the main degree. A sandwich year, a year abroad, and a work placement are also incorporated, providing extended

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 9% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 1% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 4% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 2% of graduatescards →

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