Biomedical Science

Biomedical scientists have been working tirelessly since the pandemic began to develop diagnostic tests, run covid testing laboratories, develop vaccines and support doctors in the urgent research into treatment and prevention strategies for the virus. it is a career at the cutting-edge of medical research.

Some students choose to use the experience gained in the first and second years of the course to work in an industrial or research laboratory, although this is not a requirement of the course (for compulsory placement see healthcare science). this optional year outside the university gives you the opportunity to explore potential careers in research and diagnostics, and gain valuable experience useful in the laboratory-based final year project. in the past, students have found a wide range of placements in hospitals (yorkshire and humber or local to their home), universities and companies including astra zeneca, covance, johnson & johnson, glaxosmithkline, mast laboratories, nestlé and the sanger centre in cambridge. we strongly recommend you take advantage of this opportunity. your tutor will advise and help you organise your placement. we fully expect you will find the whole experience of great benefit to you, increasing your subject-specific skills and confidence - both as an individual and in your career.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

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

You will graduate with scientific, experimental and critical skills highly valued in graduate careers. you can apply your specialist skills and knowledge towards research in either medical or industrial research organisations (such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies), or universities and research institutes. openings exist in medical research (hospitals, universities or research institutes), the pharmaceutical industry, medical information services, teaching, medical writing and publishing. the course also provides essential transferable skills for non-science-based graduate employment. many graduates also undertake postgraduate study (medical degrees, master's level or phd level qualifications). others seek a more vocational qualification in dietetics or health service management. recent graduates have taken up positions as: biomedical scientist – various nhs trusts cytology screener – nhs experimental officer; lab technician – covance haemostasis technical assistant – helena biosciences europe microbiologist – arla scientist – vectura plc

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. University of Bradford has partnerships with the following companies: