Biomedical Sciences
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Study Biomedical Science, learning how research advances clinical practice and our scientific knowledge of the human body. You’ll immerse yourself in the exploration of human diseases, focusing on both the understanding of conditions and the treatments. You’ll also have international access to our state-of-the art laboratories and facilities, here in Dubai and the UK.
Why choose our biomedical programmes?
- Access state-of-the-art facilities, on both our Dubai and Birmingham, UK campuses.
- Explore emerging fields like stem cell therapies, while studying the genetic basis of inherited disorders and major disorders like cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, arthritis and diabetes.
- Learn from subject experts in world-class settings, covering major biomedical disciplines through a rich diversity of academic knowledge and experience.
- Enhance your learning through innovative teaching methods. Study constantly updated programmes that reflect the latest scientific developments.
- Gain a broad foundation of knowledge to support your biomedical science career.
From scheduled lectures, laboratory work and computer-based practicals, to online teaching, interactive e-learning and live broadcasts from the UK, you’ll learn in all kinds of ways. You’ll also engage in small groups, building on your knowledge with tutorials, problem-based tasks and feedback sessions.
Graduate career destinations
Many of our graduates choose laboratory work in universities, often in PhD positions and in hospitals. Many become clinical scientists or work in biotech companies, clinical trials, marketing, and management. Skills gained are transferable, preparing you for high-profile careers in teaching, accountancy, law, banking, and beyond.
Top 50
A global top 50 university for anatomy and physiology
(QS World University Rankings by subject 2024)
Biomedical Sciences BSc – 3 years
What will you study?
The first two years of the Biomedical Science course will be spent on our Dubai campus building a detailed understanding of how the human body functions and what can go wrong in disease.
In the second year, whilst continuing to build a strong foundation of knowledge in biomedical science, there will be an opportunity to specialise in a scientific area of your choice, linked to our College’s major research themes.
During your final year, you will be located at our Birmingham, UK campus. In your first term, you specialise by selecting from a variety of taught specialist modules in a wide range of subject areas, including different aspects of neuroscience, cancer, virology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, endocrinology, stem cell biology, ageing, genetics, and immunology. You’ll learn about the latest findings and be exposed to advanced research techniques, guided by internationally recognised experts in these fields.
The taught options lead on to a 10-week research project in the spring term, in which you will work independently, under supervision, full-time on an original piece of research in an area of interest chosen by you. In the majority of cases, this is laboratory-based specifically within one of our leading research active laboratories, although educational, business and entrepreneurial projects are also available. This project will develop not just your practical and analytical abilities, but also a range of other skills that will be a key to success in whatever career path you choose.
'The course really prepares you for a whole range of different careers, not just science. You have laboratory and research skills but things like project management, teamwork and working under pressure are really valuable skills for a whole range of careers.'
Jake Soley Biomedical Science Alumnus
'Research is at the heart of our biomedical science curriculum. Innovative teaching methods equip students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for the rapidly evolving biomedical field. Our graduates emerge prepared for the dynamic global employment market, ready to tackle the challenges of the future with confidence and expertise.'
Teresa Thomas Head of the School of Biomedical Science
Biomedical Sciences MSci – 4 years
What will you study?
The first two years of the MSci Biomedical Science course are identical to our three-year BSc course. Meaning you’ll build a detailed understanding of how the human body works and what can go wrong in disease. The content ranges from the single cell to the whole body. You’ll also learn about major pathologies such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, arthritis and diabetes, along with the genetic basis of inherited disorders.
In your third and fourth years, you’ll study at our Birmingham campus in the UK. During the first term of your third year, you’ll choose from a wide range of specialist taught modules covering neuroscience, cancer, virology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, endocrinology, stem cell biology, ageing, genetics and immunology. You’ll also learn about the latest findings and advanced research techniques, guided by internationally recognised experts.
In your fourth year, you’ll choose a further two optional modules. These will be in the area of emerging biomedical technologies, such as omics, bioinformatics, clinical haematology and science communication.
You’ll then move on to a 15-week research project, where you’ll work independently, under supervision. Focusing on your project full-time, you’ll produce an original piece of research in the area you’re most passionate about.
Most of the time, these are laboratory-based in one of our leading research active laboratories, though you can also choose an educational, business or entrepreneurial project instead. Growing your practical and analytical abilities, you’ll also develop a range of other skills key to your future success.
Biomedical Science BSc with Integrated Foundation Year – 4 years
What will you study?
Studying our Integrated Foundation Year lets you enter university before starting Year 1 of your Biomedical Science degree. As part of your Foundation Year, you’ll study the key areas of biomedical science. These include molecular and cellular biology, organic chemistry data and statistics for life sciences, plus advanced study skills in the biological sciences.
Each module will give you a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, alongside Academic English and Study Skills. By the end, you’ll be ready for undergraduate studies, fully immersed in our University community.