Biomedical science is the investigation of a wide range of subject areas to understand the cause, diagnosis and treatment of human disease. As a biomedical scientist you work in partnership with clinicians and other healthcare professionals, at the forefront of the NHS, private healthcare services and the biotechnology industry.<br>You undertake a broad range of clinical laboratory investigations in pathology, immunology and infectious disease control.<br><br>Professional accreditation for this degree comes from by the Institute of Biomedical Science, giving you the opportunity to train as a professional biomedical scientist. As a graduate you can pursue a career as an accredited biomedical scientist or a professional in the biomedical sector.<br><br>You explore fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, pathology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. Employability skills include good laboratory practice, COSHH assessments, health and safety policies, the Human Tissue Act, quality assurance, and transferable skills including verbal and poster presentations, written reports, independent research and teamworking. You experience key clinical laboratory skills from accredited biomedical scientists from local hospital trusts and industrial partners.<br><br>You study at our Middlesbrough campus, but during your degree you could gain valuable experience at the National Horizons Centre at our Darlington campus. This 22.3m purpose-built biosciences research, education and training facility is a focal point for the growing regional biosciences community.