Biomedical Sciences

Develop research skills in biomedical sciences, understanding the molecular mechanisms in human health and disease MBiomedSci (Hons) Biomedical Sciences Develop research skills in biomedical sciences, understanding the molecular mechanisms in human health and disease Book your place for our Open Days on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September 2026. Biomedical Sciences is about understanding human health and human disease. We study these areas so that, ultimately, we can develop new therapeutic strategies and refine government policy to prolong life and improve the quality of people’s lives.

Biomedical Sciences at York will open up your potential to become a future leading researcher, policymaker or administrator in biomedical sciences. You'll learn how to distil and critique information in the face of ambiguity and complexity. You'll also discover how to critically assess information to gain a balanced understanding, how to develop and test scientific hypotheses and how to present your findings clearly and concisely to experts and non-experts alike.

This degree will provide you with the skills required to tackle current and future challenges to human health.