Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science is the discipline that applies biological and chemical knowledge to the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of human disease. It sits at the interface of basic science and clinical medicine, providing the analytical and diagnostic expertise on which clinical decision-making depends. At the University of Essex, the BSc Biomedical Science is a three-year full-time programme that develops the core scientific knowledge and practical laboratory skills that biomedical scientists require across the range of clinical and research settings in which they work. As the current programme description notes, the degree gives you key knowledge and modern strategies across the principal areas of biomedical science: immunology, microbiology, haematology, blood transfusion, cell pathology, and neurological disease mechanisms. You will develop a deep understanding of how the human bo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Caring personal services · 10% of graduatescards →

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