Program Overview

You undertake a broad range of clinical laboratory investigations in pathology, immunology and infectious disease control.

Professional accreditation for this degree comes from by the Institute of Biomedical Science, giving you the opportunity to train as a professional biomedical scientist. As a graduate you can pursue a career as an accredited biomedical scientist or a professional in the biomedical sector.

You explore fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, pathology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. Employability skills include good laboratory practice, COSHH assessments, health and safety policies, the Human Tissue Act, quality assurance, and transferable skills including verbal and poster presentations, written reports, independent research and teamworking. You experience key clinical laboratory skills from accredited biomedical scientists from local hospital trusts and industrial partners.

You study at our Middlesbrough campus, but during your degree you could gain valuable experience at the National Horizons Centre at our Darlington campus. This £22.3m purpose-built biosciences research, education and training facility is a focal point for the growing regional biosciences community.

Top reasons to study this course

• You join a supportive, expanding, thriving and diverse biomedical science community of staff and students.
• As a graduate you can train as an accredited biomedical scientist.
• Staff expertise in biomedical science includes academics and practitioners from local hospital trusts and biotechnology companies.
• You will have the opportunity to conduct a research project at our £22.3m National Horizons Centre.
• Lectures and lab sessions are delivered by internationally-recognised researchers with expertise in disciplines including cancer, dementia, asthma and infectious diseases.