Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at York St John University

This Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology accredited course is an exploration of human biology and disease. You will study the biology of disease at a tissue, cellular and molecular level to understand its structure and biological processes. This will give you detailed knowledge of what causes disease and how it affects us. Throughout your degree you will study a variety of pathological diseases. As you progress, you will explore:

• Genetics
• Cellular pathology
• Clinical biochemistry
• Clinical immunology
• Haematology
• Medical microbiology.

Our practical course gives you extensive laboratory experience. You will have practical teaching sessions and can access our laboratories in your own time too. Academic and technical staff will supervise these sessions and support you. We also offer the opportunity for mentorships from students in their second year.

We have an extensive network with local NHS trusts. We can help you find placements in the NHS. We offer you the chance to choose a year long placement in an IBMS accredited laboratory. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and your award will become Biomedical Science (with placement). During this placement you will complete the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio. You will receive the IBMS Certificate of Competence which lets you register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.