Biomedical Science

Lancaster university’s bsc biomedical science is accredited by the institute of biomedical science (ibms). an ibms-accredited degree, along with a training period in an nhs lab, represents a core route to employment in the nhs as a biomedical scientist. of the uk universities that offer an ibms-accredited bsc biomedical science, lancaster university is ranked the highest overall in three major uk league tables - the times and sunday times good university guide 2020, the guardian university guide 2020 and the complete university guide 2020.

Lancaster university is ranked first in the north west - and third in the uk - for graduate prospects by the times and sunday times good university guide 2020 and the complete university guide 2020. our ibms accredited bsc biomedical science is a path to employment as a biomedical scientist in the nhs. the degree can also open up research-based careers in the biochemistry of human diseases and conditions, as well as in biomedicine. in addition to the nhs, there are many opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, with recent graduates employed by glaxo smithkline and alcontrol laboratories. 100% of lancaster’s biomedical science graduates are in work or further study six months after graduating, 70% of those in employment are in professional or managerial positions (unistats 2019). the transferable skills and analytical training you will gain during your biomedical science degree will allow you to enter science or diverse fields such as management, marketing and finance. you will gain practical skills such as laboratory competence and experimental design; numerical skills such as statistical analysis, data recording and presentation; and interpersonal skills such as team working, communication and negotiation. lancaster university is dedicated to ensuring you not only gain a highly reputable degree, you also graduate with the relevant life and work based skills. we are unique in that every student is eligible to participate in the lancaster award which offers you the opportunity to complete key activities such as work experience, employability awareness, career development, campus community and social development

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Lancaster University has partnerships with the following companies: