BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

While developing your knowledge of core biomedical science concepts and disease mechanisms, you can choose specialized modules aligned with your interests, covering cutting-edge techniques in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology, and toxicology. Acquire practical experience through our Professional Training placements, collaborating with partner organizations that reserve positions specifically for future biomedical scientists. Opt for the integrated masters program, featuring an extra year dedicated to research, to equip yourself for scientific careers in either industrial or academic research settings. Earning a degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science enables you to pursue graduate positions where you can obtain the Certificate of Competence required for HCPC registration.

Your initial year covers essential biomedical subjects like bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, and microbiology, establishing a strong base for your subsequent studies. The second year delves into analytical biochemistry, pathology, and virology, with elective options including pharmacology (examining drug effects on bodily systems) or microbial communities (studying antimicrobial resistance and biofilms).

In your final year, you'll select two advanced modules from areas like pharmacology, circadian biology, immunology, microbial sciences, or toxicology. These complement required courses on cancer biology, infectious disease epidemiology, immunology, and pathogen interactions. Additionally, you'll undertake an independent research project under expert supervision, conducting experiments while analyzing data and scientific literature.