Biomedical Science

Biomedical Science is the discipline that bridges fundamental biological research and its application in medicine, healthcare and diagnostics. It examines the molecular and cellular processes that underlie health and disease, and applies that understanding to the development and delivery of diagnostic laboratory services. The field encompasses haematology, clinical biochemistry, medical microbiology, immunology, histopathology, transfusion science and molecular diagnostics, making it a broad and rigorous scientific training for careers in healthcare science and biological research.

At London South Bank University this four-year full-time degree includes a foundation year, which builds the scientific knowledge, practical skills and academic abilities you need before entering the main three-year programme. The foundation year is shared with other applied science programmes in the School, giving you a broad scientific grounding and the flexibility to confirm your programme of choice as you develop. Once into the main degree, you will develop practical laboratory skills alongside theoretical understanding of human biology, pathophysiology and the analytical methods used in clinical and research settings.

Graduates from Biomedical Science degrees are well positioned for careers across the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Many pursue registration as Biomedical Scientists with the Health and Care Professions Council, working in NHS laboratories or private diagnostic facilities in areas including clinical biochemistry, haematology, blood transfusion and medical microbiology. Others find positions in pharmaceutical companies, medical device firms, research institutes and biotechnology organisations.

The degree also provides a strong foundation for postgraduate study in biomedical science, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, immunology or related fields.