Biomedicine
Discover the best information, whether you’re a new Biomedicine student starting your first assignment, or delving into a research project.
Library essentials
Reading Lists
These are set up by your tutors to guide you to good quality, relevant and useful materials to help you with your studies. They are a great starting point before doing your own research.
Library Search
Did you know? The citation tool in Library Search can help you create references! Learn how to make the most of Library Search through our short, interactive guide: Use Library Search to find academic information for your assessments.
Subject specific resources
Key resources for biomedicine students
Databases
Databases are searchable collections of good quality, academic material, particularly journal articles. They can be small subject specific or large collections covering a wide range of subject areas. Most databases provide access to full-text items.
| A collection of video recordings of human dissections. | |
| Contains open access peer-reviewed scientific journals and articles in the field of biomedical research. | |
| An expansive index to life sciences and biomedical research. This collection contains journals and articles, patents, and books. | |
| Provides access to an extensive collection of expert and research journal articles across nursing, midwifery and allied health topics and subjects. | |
| Provides access to Cochrane systematic reviews in healthcare and other clinical evaluations and trials. | |
| A compilation of science performance statistics and science trends data, based on journal article publication counts and citation data. | |
| Provides access to international literature on biomedicine, allied health, the biological and physical sciences. | |
| Provides a comprehensive collection of journal articles, conference papers, books, and more on a wide range of science, engineering and technology subjects. | |
| A free full-text archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine (NIH/NLM). | |
| Provides a large collection of journals and books, mainly in the science, technology, engineering, and medicine subject areas. | |
| The largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. It also provides access to patents from five patent offices. | |
| Gives access to Springer’s online collection of journals, eBooks, reference works and protocols across a vast range of subject disciplines. | |
| A research database allowing researchers to quickly find and evaluate protocols and methods in the life sciences. | |
| A complete and easy-to-use 3D human body reference and study tool. | |
| An abstract and citation database, covering the fields of science, engineering, and technology. |
Journals
A journal is an academic magazine containing peer-reviewed articles written by researchers, professors, and other experts. Journals are intended for academic or technical audience and are useful tool to keep up to date with the latest developments in your field of study.
Industry Websites
Industry websites provide information, resources, and updates related to a specific sector or type of business. They can be valuable resources for staying informed about industry trends, accessing research materials, and discovering more about organisations and industry professionals.
| The British Society for Immunology is the largest network of immunologists in Europe. | |
| The CDC website includes health tips, health and safety information, data and statistics, news and events and publications in relevant areas. | |
| Genetics Society is one of the world’s oldest ‘learned societies’ and is open anyone with an interest in genetic research or teaching. | |
| A regulator for healthcare professionals. | |
| The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science. | |
| ISAAA is a not-for-profit international organization that shares the benefits of new bioscience technologies to key stakeholders. | |
| NICE produces useful and useable guidance for the NHS and wider health and care system. | |
| The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library which explores the past, present, and future of health. |
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Print Books
You can borrow print books from the Library. The location details below are a guide, it is best to search Library Search for exact location of items:
| Classmark | Subject Area |
| 612-615 | Biomedicine |
Inclusive Collections
Expand your research with diverse voices and perspectives using our Inclusive Collections initiative. Explore school-based collections to find high-quality, inclusive resources.
Develop your skills
Finding information skills
Developing information skills saves time and gives you stronger sources for your assessments. Finding information covers everything you need to learn how to search for resources effectively.
Further support
The Skills website has eLearning to help you achieve your study goals. We cover:
- academic writing support
- referencing guidance
- help with presentation skills
- using generative AI
- time management and much more
You can also attend our academic skills workshops. Contact the Academic Skills Team to ask a question or request a one-to-one appointment.