Our accredited Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) explores human health and the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Students learn with professional biomedical scientists and leading researchers and develop the knowledge and confidence required to begin a rewarding career.
Brighton researchers are working on the development of novel biomedical products and pioneering new approaches to regenerative medicine, and the treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases.
You’ll put your learning into practice through project work, hospital visits and case studies. Visits from clinical and biomedical scientists and placement opportunities help prepare you for work and give you a feel for what it’s really like to be a biomedical scientist.
Our Biomedical Science MSci course offers an extra year of study at masters level.
This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section for more information about entry and eligibility criteria.
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Year 1
You will learn the foundations of biomedical science and be introduced to lab techniques used in professional practice. You will study areas including genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry, human physiology, and infection science.
Modules
Essential Skills for Bioscientists
Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Biochemistry and Bioanalytical Techniques
Introduction to Human Physiology
Introduction to Infection Science
Introduction to Biomedical Science
Year 2
You will build on knowledge gained in your first year, broaden your research and professional development skills, and explore topics that include diet and exercise, infection and immunity, human physiology, molecular cell biology, genetics and genomics, human biochemistry and metabolism.
Modules
Research Skills and Professional Development
Diet and Exercise in Health
Infection and Immunity
Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics
Intermediate Human Physiology
Human Biochemistry and Metabolism
Final year
The focus is more on the clinical aspects of biomedical science, including blood sciences, cellular pathology, clinical immunology and microbiology, and innovations in bioscience research. You will undertake a project linked with one of our research groups.
Modules
Blood Sciences
Cellular Pathology
Innovations in Bioscience Research
Clinical Immunology and Microbiology
Biology Experimental Project
Supporting your employability
Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Connect with our careers team
Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
