Biomedical Science

About this course

Biomedical science is the laboratory-based scientific discipline that underpins clinical medicine, providing the diagnostic testing, scientific investigation, and research capability on which healthcare depends. Biomedical scientists work in NHS and independent laboratories analysing blood, tissue, and other clinical samples to detect and monitor disease, and they contribute to the scientific research that advances understanding of the disease processes responsible for major conditions from cancer to cardiovascular disease and infection. The discipline requires both scientific rigour and the meticulous professional standards that clinical laboratory work demands. At the University of the West of Scotland, this four-year full-time programme equips you with the skills and experience needed to play a vital role in modern healthcare provision. The programme includes a sandwich year in indus

Where its graduates go

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

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 30 / 100Managers, directors and senior officials · 10% of graduatescards →

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