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Lancaster University's BSc Biomedical Science program holds accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Completing this IBMS-approved degree, combined with practical training in an NHS laboratory, serves as a primary pathway to becoming a biomedical scientist within the NHS.
This program offers comprehensive training in both theoretical knowledge and laboratory methods related to biomedical science - a discipline focused on understanding biological processes in relation to human health and illness. It's particularly suitable for students with wide-ranging curiosity about human biology and pathology, as the curriculum emphasizes the molecular foundations of life processes and their disruption by disease.
Our biomedical science program concentrates on essential elements of contemporary medical science. This specialized course is delivered in collaboration with clinical and biomedical professionals from nearby hospitals. The curriculum follows a well-defined structure with mostly mandatory modules. For those seeking greater flexibility in this field, Lancaster University offers alternative biomedicine degree options.