Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) (Placement Year) (C723)

At Brunel, they understand that specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that the first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As students continue through their degree they'll study specialist areas that will teach them about the various biochemical pathways and how they may be altered during specific human diseases.

And if students change their mind about their specialist area, no need to worry. The flexibility of this course at Brunel means that students can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.

The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s biomedical sciences BSc courses. This means that graduates can be confident that their degree will prepare them for the working world – and prospective employers will know this too. Graduates receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member, integrating them into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.

In the final year of this programme students will have the opportunity to contribute to Brunel's research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give them first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare them for their future career.