Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical sciences is a broad and rigorous scientific discipline that examines how the human body works, both in health and in disease. At the University of Manchester, this four-year full-time BSc gives you a grounding in a range of medically related disciplines, including physiology, pharmacology, neuroscience, cell biology, microbiology, anatomy and histology, genetics, biochemistry, and immunology. This breadth of coverage reflects the genuinely interdisciplinary nature of modern biomedical research, where advances in understanding disease typically draw on multiple scientific fields simultaneously.

The programme includes an integrated foundation year, making it accessible to students who wish to build their scientific and mathematical foundations before progressing to the full degree. As you advance through the course, you will develop laboratory skills alongside theoretical understanding, learning the experimental techniques and analytical methods that are central to biomedical research and clinical laboratory practice. The University of Manchester's position as a major research institution means you will study in an environment where cutting-edge biomedical research is ongoing.

Entry typically requires around 184 UCAS tariff points.

Biomedical science graduates work in NHS clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical research institutes, public health agencies, and diagnostic companies. Many graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as Biomedical Scientists, which is required for NHS laboratory practice. Postgraduate study in biomedical science, molecular medicine, immunology, pharmacology, or related disciplines is a common route for those wishing to specialise further or pursue research careers.