Biomedical Science

His advanced degree will take you to the next level in healthcare science, giving you the edge you’ll need to succeed in this rapidly evolving world.

You can apply to transfer to the four-year bsc (hons) biomedical science with placement year programme, which provides the opportunity to go on a placement for at least 36 weeks, to get a taste of professional life in either a clinical or industrial setting. you will be required to secure your own placements for this route and as such the placements are not guaranteed. you will be required to pass a medical health check and be vaccinated to work in medical fields. you’ll also need a satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring service certificate, which is completed through the university. once enrolled on this programme, you will be also be given the opportunity to apply to transfer to the full-time four-year bsc (hons) applied biomedical science placement route. this very specific route provides the opportunity to complete a 48-week placement in an institute of biomedical science (ibms) approved training laboratory and work towards completion of the ibms registration portfolio. graduates from this degree route will be eligible to apply for registration with the health and care professions council (hcpc) as a biomedical scientist. the number of placements are limited by the capacity of local placement providers, making this a highly competitive placement route.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Biomedical and healthcare science graduates may go on to a range of subject-specific careers in the biological, pharmaceutical, clinical, medical, public health and other associated industries. recent graduates have gone on to secure employment in laboratory/research work, the pharmaceutical industry, education and medical communications. your degree will also give you a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways such as in local government, environment agencies, teaching, management and the civil service. for those who wish to continue their studies, we offer a range of postgraduate programmes across the breadth of healthcare sciences.

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. Manchester Metropolitan University has partnerships with the following companies: