Biomedical Science

Biomedical science applies the methods and principles of biology, chemistry, and physiology to the investigation of human disease and the maintenance of health. It is the science that underpins clinical pathology, the diagnostic laboratory work that informs the majority of clinical decisions in modern healthcare. Biomedical scientists analyse blood, tissue, and other clinical specimens to detect disease, monitor treatment, and screen for health risks, working across specialisms including clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology, microbiology, and medical genetics.

The discipline sits at the junction of pure science and applied clinical practice, making it both intellectually rich and directly relevant to patient care.

At Nottingham Trent University you will study this four-year full-time programme, which includes a foundation year to provide additional preparation before the main degree begins. The foundation year is designed for students who wish to build their scientific knowledge and study skills before moving into the full biomedical science curriculum, and the typical entry tariff of 104 points reflects the accessible entry point this provides. Across the four years you will study anatomy and physiology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, pathophysiology, microbiology, haematology, and clinical laboratory techniques.

Practical laboratory work is central throughout, developing the technical skills needed for professional practice as well as the ability to analyse and interpret clinical data. NTU's strong connections to the NHS in the Midlands support the clinical dimension of the programme.

Biomedical science graduates work primarily in NHS and private clinical laboratories, where registration with the Health and Care Professions Council is the professional standard. They also work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, clinical research organisations, and in the life sciences industry more broadly. Further study in specific biomedical disciplines such as clinical biochemistry, immunology, or medical genetics is a route taken by graduates seeking to specialise, and some graduates go on to graduate-entry medicine or pharmacy programmes.