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Biomedical Science explores the biological foundations of human health and illness, standing as one of four degree programs offered by the School of Life Sciences. This program attracts students curious about human body functions, disease mechanisms, infectious illnesses, and the microbes behind them. Program highlights Biomedical Science examines human biological processes, investigating the origins and effects of diseases—from infections to cancer and neurological disorders. Advances in molecular, genetic, and cellular biology continuously revolutionize medical fields like vaccine development, neurodegenerative conditions, and metabolic disorders. You'll gain practical laboratory expertise, problem-solving abilities, and research competencies valued by employers. For aspiring medical professionals, we offer specialized mentoring for medical school applications. Our four-year MBio program includes an extended final-year research project conducted on-site. Career prospects Our graduates have secured positions with leading organizations including: AstraZeneca NHS UK Government KPMG Johnson & Johnson Tesla ALS: Sarstedt Ltd Novartis Academic institutions Alumni have pursued diverse roles such as: Medical students (graduate entry) NHS clinical scientists Biomedical researchers Science publishers Laboratory specialists Educators Professionals in business, marketing, and finance Postgraduate scholars and research scientists.