Healthcare Science (Life Sciences)

Do you want to get involved in the world's battle against covid19 and future pandemics? if so, a degree in healthcare science could be for you. healthcare and 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. the bsc (hons) in healthcare science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease. it examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. you’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

Graduates can practise as a healthcare science practitioner in nhs laboratories. alternatively, you could find employment as a laboratory-based or non-laboratory-based scientist in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other related industries, academic research and teaching.

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: