Biomedical Science

Biomedical science provides the scientific understanding of human health and disease that underpins diagnosis, treatment, and medical research. The discipline brings together biochemistry, physiology, microbiology, immunology, haematology, and histopathology to explain how the body functions normally and what happens at the molecular and cellular level when illness occurs. Biomedical scientists working in diagnostic laboratories are responsible for the test results that inform the majority of clinical decisions, making this a profession with direct and substantial impact on patient care.

At Wrexham University, this programme is offered on a part-time basis with an integrated foundation year, providing a flexible and accessible entry route for students who need to build their scientific foundations before the main degree, while also managing other commitments alongside their studies. The foundation year introduces the broad disciplines that underpin biomedical science, giving you a solid understanding of the subject area before progressing into the more specialised content of subsequent years. Throughout the programme you will develop both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory skills, building the competence and confidence that professional biomedical work requires.

Graduates from biomedical science degrees are well placed for careers as registered biomedical scientists in hospital and private diagnostic laboratories, contributing directly to the diagnosis of disease. Others move into pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, clinical trials, quality assurance, and public health. The analytical and scientific skills you develop are also valued in science education, healthcare management, and the regulatory sector.

Postgraduate study in biomedical or clinical research, healthcare science, or a related discipline is an option for those who want to develop specialist expertise or pursue research careers.