生物医学科学关注人体在健康和疾病方面的详细研究，重点在于对疾病状态和所涉及机制的诊断和理解。在第一年，您将学习重要的基础科学，包括生物化学，细胞和分子生物学以及人体解剖学和生理学。在第二年的课程中，您将以此为基础，加深对各种疾病过程的理解，并结合用于辅助诊断和治疗的实验室程序的原理。在第3年中，您将重点研究疾病的复杂性，因为它会影响特定的生物系统以及血液学，临床免疫学，细胞和分子病理学，临床生物化学和医学微生物学中用于诊断和监测疾病的实验室程序。您还将承担一项重大的研究项目，这将使您发展真正的科学探究所需
Biomedical science is concerned with the detailed study of the human body, both in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved.<br>In Year 1 you'll study the important fundamental sciences, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and human anatomy and physiology.<br>In Year 2 you'll develop your understanding of a wide range of disease processes, combined with the principles of laboratory procedures used to aid diagnosis and treatment.<br>Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions.<br>In Year 3 you'll focus on the study of the complex nature of disease as it affects particular biological systems. You'll also study the laboratory procedures used in haematology, clinical immunology, cellular and molecular pathology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology, to diagnose and monitor disease. You'll also undertake a major research project, which will enable you to develop the skills you need for genuine scientific inquiry.<br>Professional accreditation<br>This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Honours graduates can apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Biomedical Scientists, provided they fulfil the additional HCPC requirements of competencies through suitable employment and completion of the IBMS certificate of competence.<br>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.<br>Careers<br>With a growing global network of 3,000 employers, our Careers and Employability Service is here to support you to achieve your full potential.<br>Career development<br>Our course has been designed to prepare you for a career in medical diagnostic, pharmaceutical and research environments. It provides you with a thorough education in the disciplines required to understand and investigate disease and enables you to develop your career in a variety of pathways in biomedical sciences.<br>We also have a strong record in preparing graduates for postgraduate study across a range of biomedical and molecular disciplines, as well as postgraduate teacher training.<br>We regularly monitor graduate career destinations and reflect on this information in the planning of the course curriculum.<br>Graduate employment<br>Graduates from Biomedical Sciences are widely sought after by employers. Major employment areas include:Clinical genetics laboratories<br>Clinical trials<br>Commerce (sales and marketing) related to healthcare and diagnostics products<br>Diagnostic pathology and clinical laboratories<br>Forensic laboratories<br>Government or charity-funded research laboratories<br>Medical devices and laboratory instrumentation industries<br>NHS Blood and Transplant laboratories<br>Private pathology laboratories<br>Public Health England<br>Regulatory affairs (drug registration and patents)<br>Research development for pharmaceuticals<br>Research laboratories in universities<br>Scientific writing and publishing<br>Teaching<br>Veterinary and agricultural laboratories