Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical sciences explore the biological processes that underlie human health and disease. Drawing on cell biology, genetics, physiology, biochemistry, immunology and pathology, the discipline asks why the body functions as it does and what goes wrong when illness occurs. It occupies the territory between basic biological science and clinical medicine, and it underpins the development of new diagnostics, therapies and medicines.

Studying biomedical sciences gives you a rigorous scientific education with strong practical and research components.

At the University of Liverpool this three-year full-time programme provides a broad-based education in biosciences related to medicine, with considerable flexibility in module choice so that you can pursue your own particular interests within the discipline. You will develop both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills, learning to design experiments, handle data critically and communicate scientific findings clearly. The programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study at an international partner institution and broaden your scientific and personal horizons.

The Liverpool programme is particularly suitable for those considering graduate-entry medicine or dentistry, but it also prepares you thoroughly for a wide range of other careers in scientific research and the pharmaceutical industry.

The combination of scientific breadth, flexibility and practical training makes this programme well suited to students who are interested in medicine and health sciences but want the option to develop their careers in research, industry or clinical settings.

Graduates move into scientific roles in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, NHS laboratory and diagnostic positions, academic research and graduate-entry clinical training. Many pursue postgraduate study in biomedical science, medicine, dentistry or related health professions. Others move into science communication, education or policy roles.