Biomedical Sciences

About this course

Biomedical sciences sits at the intersection of biology, chemistry and medicine, seeking to understand the processes that keep the human body working and the mechanisms by which disease disrupts them. It is the scientific engine behind modern healthcare, providing the evidence base for diagnoses, treatments and public health decisions. A degree in this field equips you with the laboratory expertise and analytical rigour that clinical and research settings depend on. At Birmingham City University you will examine cell biology, microbiology, haematology, immunology, clinical biochemistry and pathological sciences, developing both theoretical knowledge and the hands-on practical skills that define competent biomedical work. The programme runs over three years full time and includes a sandwich placement year, giving you sustained experience in a professional healthcare or research environme

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 68 / 100Customer service occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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