Biomedical Science

Biomedical science is the study of the biological and chemical processes that underlie human health and disease, producing the knowledge and practical skills that support clinical diagnosis, medical research, and the development of new therapies. It is a discipline that connects the laboratory bench to the patient's bedside, and it is foundational to the work of NHS clinical scientists, pharmaceutical researchers, and the life sciences industry.

At Wrexham University this three-year, full-time programme includes a foundation year, providing a thorough introductory year that gives you a solid grounding in the broad disciplines underpinning biomedical science before you move into the full degree curriculum. The foundation year ensures that you build the scientific knowledge and academic skills needed to succeed in the more demanding material that follows, making the programme accessible to students who want to develop their preparation carefully. In the degree years you will study biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, haematology, immunology, and the clinical applications of these sciences, developing both theoretical understanding and laboratory skills through teaching that builds from solid foundational knowledge.

Graduates of biomedical science go on to careers in NHS clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, research institutions, and the life sciences sector. Many enter specialist diagnostic roles in areas such as haematology, clinical biochemistry, microbiology, or histopathology. Others move into research and development, quality assurance, or science communication.

Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in biomedical science, medicine, pharmacy, or a specialist clinical science. The foundation year makes this programme accessible to students who want to develop their scientific preparation before committing fully to the biomedical degree, without losing access to the full range of career opportunities the qualification opens.