Biomedical Science courses

About Biomedical Health And Human Biology in University of Derby

Work towards a scientific career with a focus on improving people's health and wellbeing, benefiting from the latest advances in medical research aimed at preventing ill health and prolonging life. 

• Strong research focus: A teaching team made of active researchers, which will introduce you to the latest developments and innovative thinking. We place greater emphasis on relating the knowledge you have gained to scientific research, along with gaining the first-hand experience of laboratory research in the later stages of the course, conducting and reporting on substantial scientific investigations in a group and individually
• Invaluable placement opportunities: Between stages two and three of the course, you can apply to work in the industry or undertake an internship. Previously our students have secured roles at the Leukaemia Research Foundation in London, Royal Derby Hospital, The Institute of Cancer Research in London and local pharmacies
• State-of-the-art laboratories: Newly-upgraded learning facilities which include high-specification laboratories with modern instrumentation and specialist containment facilities for the growth and manipulation of bacteria and viruses as well as the sequencing and characterisation of DNA
• High professional standard: Benefit from quality learning with our BSc (Hons) Human Biology accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Health course which will receive accreditation on graduation of its first cohort in 2019

Both courses give you access to high-specification laboratories with modern instrumentation and specialist containment facilities for the growth and manipulation of bacteria and viruses as well as the sequencing and characterisation of DNA.

In your second year, there is the chance to observe a post-mortem examination at Royal Derby Hospital. 

We have also opened a student research laboratory which gives you a dedicated space for your independent study project at the end of your degree.

Career opportunities open to graduates include:

• medical research
• health charities
• scientific writing
• medical and biotechnology industry
• health sector

Students with a minimum average of 65% in Standard XII/ Intermediate Examination/Higher Secondary Examination can usually be considered for direct entrance to bachelors courses

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