Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science is the laboratory-based discipline that provides the diagnostic foundation for modern medicine. Biomedical scientists analyse blood, tissue, and other clinical samples to detect disease, monitor treatment, and contribute to the evidence base that clinicians use to make decisions. The field encompasses clinical biochemistry, haematology, medical microbiology, histopathology, and immunology, and it sits at the interface between fundamental biological science and direct patient care. At the University of the West of England, Bristol, this part-time programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the professional body that sets standards for biomedical scientists working in healthcare. The course includes a foundation year, which provides the scientific grounding needed to succeed in the main degree, and a sandwich year placement, giving you the opportunit

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →

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