Although the subjects are broadly similar to the pre-clinical components of a medical degree course, our course aims to produce graduates who understand disease from a scientific perspective.

University of Bradford's Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) (Hons) courses have a strong specialist work-based training element in each year of study which is integrated with the academic content.

Graduates from this degree course will have a comprehensive scientific education coupled with technical skills necessary for laboratory work.

There are built-in placements as part of the course. On completion of the IBMS portfolio of competence and the Department of Health portfolio, you can apply for HCPC registration to become a biomedical scientist and work for the NHS or private laboratories.

Career prospects
Graduates can practise as a Healthcare Science Practitioner in NHS laboratories.Alternatively, you could find employment as a laboratory-based or non-laboratory-based scientist in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or other related industries, academic research and teaching.