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).

The overall aims of the programme are:

  • to provide students with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to pursue a career in laboratory research.
  • to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of advanced techniques used in modern biomedical sciences research.
  • to provide students with the opportunity to practice research skills in the laboratory by completing an extensive research project in an area of their choice.