BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

  • Part-time study available
  • International students can apply
  • Work placement opportunity

Current employment prospects are very good with a high demand for biomedical science graduates for varied opportunities including: university, government, private or charity-funded research laboratories; NHS diagnostics laboratories; pathology, forensic or microbiology laboratories; research and development or sales and marketing for the healthcare industries.

Career Prospects

Current employment prospects are very good with a high demand for biomedical science graduates for varied opportunities including: university, government, private or charity-funded research laboratories; NHS diagnostics laboratories; pathology, forensic or microbiology laboratories; research and development or sales and marketing for the healthcare industries. Students may also continue on to postgraduate study or choose a teaching career which currently offers attractive financial incentives.

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accreditation permits graduates to apply for posts as trainee biomedical scientists. Trainees must then complete the certificate of competence portfolio which essentially acts as a record of satisfactory progression. This usually takes a year and on completion a biomedical scientist will be eligible to join the Health Professions Council (HPC) register.

Alumni Profile

Nicholas Potter - Current Student

I chose to study Biomedical Science at Salford because of its excellent reputation for bioscience teaching and because I am interested in the human body.

The course has opened a number of opportunities up for me - for example, during the summer break I have applied to do research alongside Dr Jeremy Allen and Dr Lucy Smyth that will focus on fibroblasts, and the role of T-cells in either asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, based at Wythenshawe Hospital or the labs here at Salford.

I am also undertaking a placement year at University Hospital Aintree starting this coming September where I will be involved in a research project concerning sleep disorders.

I have made some really good friends here at Salford, the teaching staff and the postgraduate students that help in the practical sessions are very helpful.

Industry Links

At the end of year 2, you can decide to undertake an additional year away from University on an appropriate placement (http://www.salford.ac.uk/environment-life-sciences/courses/field-trips-and-placements). After the placement you return to take the final year, making a four year course overall. In many cases the placement may be a salaried position, or may have financial support linked to a public health laboratory or a hospital. While on placement you will not have to pay any fees.

You will benefit from this year by being able to relate what you have learned to a real-world situation and gain experience that is highly valued by prospective employers. Importantly, you may find yourself better equipped to undertake your final year of study. The placement also counts towards the final degree classification as part of the year 2 mark.

Placements

We have long-standing placement arrangements with leading laboratories at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Aintree Hospital and other institutions.

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