Biomedical sciences encompass a number of important disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology and genetics. These subjects are hugely important in providing healthcare and medical research as well as underpinning the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. On this course you will learn about how the human body functions in health and disease, and develop an understanding of the diagnosis, management and treatment of a range of diseases. This degree emphasises critical thinking and independent problem solving skills, which will help you to navigate a successful career after graduation.<br><br>Throughout this course you will acquire important practical and scientific skills whilst being taught in our state-of-the-art life sciences laboratories. You will have the opportunity to take an optional sandwich-year placement in an industrial, clinical or research setting between the second and third year of this course. In the final year you will undertake an independent Research Project where you will execute your own experiments under supervision.<br><br>On graduation, you may go on to a range of careers directly or after further postgraduate training and study. These careers include medical laboratory assistants, trainee biomedical scientists, physician associates, clinical trials for drug companies, research assistants and research technicians, marketing assistants and medical and scientific representatives. Graduates may also use their qualifications to progress into teaching careers, as well as postgraduate study to obtain MSc, MPhil, Physician Associate/Assistant and PhD qualifications. Exceptional graduates may be able progress into postgraduate Medicine or Dentistry.