Career Opportunities with a Degree in Biomedical Science

Excited about the world of sciences and the opportunities?
 
If you are interested in embarking on the medical scene in a thrilling industry dedicated to combining biology and medicine, a biomedical engineering course could be perfect for you. Join a fundamental sector dedicated to improving the health of both humans and animals.

A prominent aspect of the past couple of years is the advancement of the UK in terms of modern medicine. Biomedical science relates to the broadest area of modern science. These days, careers in biomedical science can vary from life-changing responsibilities like identifying outbreaks of infectious diseases to monitoring cancer outbreaks. Ultimately, with the recent events from the coronavirus pandemic, there's been no more vital time to get involved in jobs with a degree in biomedical science.  

Biomedical Science – A Career with Longevity

Many biomedical scientists work in healthcare laboratories contributing to diagnosing diseases and analysing the effectiveness of treatments. In fact, around 70% of NHS diagnoses are based on the pathology results provided by healthcare laboratory services. This means that by being qualified in biomedical science, you are gaining essential skills and qualities for the future of modern science that is vital in improving people’s health. In essence, you are employed to play your part in saving lives. Most people won’t know it, but chances are, at some point in your life, you will have benefitted from a biomedical scientist. Whether this simply being a blood sample you had taken from a nurse- it will most likely have been diagnosed by a biomedical scientist. Like how important careers in biomedical science sound? By joining the biomedical family, your career in biomedical science pays for your expertise in helping to continually develop modern medicine.
  
Your Biomedical Options  

What to do with a degree in biomedical science? Biomedical engineering can open a range of pathways for you to take. Typical jobs with a biomedical science degree include employers within the Medical Research Council or UK Health Security Agency. Or perhaps you fancy a career in the NHS Blood and Transplant sector but don’t want to become a doctor. Our BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering degree can open this door for you. Whether this being in a public sector hospital or working in pathology and research laboratories in the private sector, there are endless careers in biomedical science that you could be eligible for with this degree.  

Alternatively, you might decide that the research side of biomedical engineering is for you. In which case, a degree in biomedical science could make you eligible for careers within academic departments at government-funded laboratories, research institutes, or universities. No matter the route you are looking to take, biomedical engineering could be a rewarding career path for you.

Biomedical Engineering Degrees at the University of Bolton

At the University of Bolton, we can help you make a real difference in the world of biomedical and medical engineering. We are a member of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, meaning we give you access to our knowledge of the latest and best practices in this thrilling field. Our courses are designed by industry experts, and they are structured to incorporate topics that explore the principles and influencing factors of biomedical engineering. Our students love life at Bolton, which is how our courses have been voted 1st for Student Satisfaction in the Northwest*. We pride ourselves on giving you a great start by helping you obtain a successful career in biomedical science.
If this sounds interesting and you would like to learn more about our biomedical engineering courses, you can give our advisory team a call at +44 (0)1204 900 600. Alternatively, you can send us an email at enquiries@bolton.ac.uk. We would love to hear from you! Click here to see our available courses.

*Complete University Guide 2022