Biomedical Science

Biomedical science sits at the junction of biology, chemistry, and medicine, providing the scientific foundation on which clinical diagnosis, pathology, and medical research depend. The discipline investigates the molecular and cellular processes that underlie health and disease, using laboratory techniques to analyse blood, tissue, and other biological samples in ways that directly support patient care. At the University of Bedfordshire, you can study this subject on a part-time basis, allowing you to work towards a degree in biomedical science while managing other professional or personal commitments.

You will study core areas of the discipline including clinical biochemistry, haematology, microbiology, immunology, and medical genetics, developing both the theoretical understanding and the practical laboratory skills that characterise the profession. The part-time route means you progress through the programme at a more gradual pace, taking fewer units per study period than full-time students, but covering the same content over the course of the programme. Recent National Student Survey results for this course at Bedfordshire have shown very high satisfaction rates for teaching and learning, and notably strong scores for the development of knowledge and skills for the future.

Graduates of biomedical science are well prepared for careers in NHS pathology laboratories as registered biomedical scientists, as well as roles in pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organisations, medical diagnostics, and biotechnology. The professional registration pathway for biomedical scientists is open to graduates who meet the standards of the professional regulator, and many graduates in NHS roles pursue this alongside their early careers. Postgraduate study in biomedical science, clinical research, or related fields is also a natural progression for those who want to deepen their expertise or move into research.