Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science is the laboratory-based discipline that underpins modern medicine. Biomedical scientists investigate disease, develop diagnostic tests, analyse blood and tissue samples, and contribute to the research that produces new treatments. Without the work of biomedical scientists, clinical medicine would lack the diagnostic accuracy and evidence base on which patient care depends. It is a field that combines rigorous laboratory science with real-world healthcare application, and it sits at the heart of the NHS's diagnostic infrastructure. At the University of Northampton, biomedical science is available as a part-time programme, making it accessible to students who are managing work or other commitments alongside their studies. You will study the core disciplines of the field, including clinical biochemistry, haematology, medical microbiology, immunology, histopathology and c

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Therapy professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 6 / 100Nursing Professionals · 65% of graduatescards →

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