Biomedical Science Keele University

Overview

Throughout this Biomedical Science (Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Science) degree from Keele University you’ll spend a year engaged in tailored discipline-specific, pre-master’s study which will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed at MSc level. On successful completion, you’ll transition directly onto our MSc Biomedical Science (Blood Science or Medical Microbiology) programmes, which are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

If you graduated in a different science or non-science subject, with a lower class science degree, or wish to improve your English, study, research and presentation skills, this Graduate Diploma provides additional support and extra time to prepare for fast-paced postgraduate study in the area of biomedical science.

Comprising of all aspects of human health and disease, biomedical science is one of the broadest areas of modern science and medicine. By developing new treatments and uncovering new knowledge which can save and improve lives, it is arguably one of the most important too.

The School of Life Sciences is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in research and teaching with all of its programmes accredited either by the Royal Society for Biology and/or the IBMS. It has developed strong collaborative relationships with a range of diagnostic and clinical specialists who currently work in NHS Trusts and associated industries. These specialist practitioners not only help shape the curriculum to ensure you graduate with the skills and knowledge real employers need, but also provide valuable contributions to our teaching.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma (a score of 50% overall or more), you'll be eligible to progress to our MSc Biomedical Science programme, choosing a specialist pathway in either Blood Science or Medical Microbiology. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), it draws on the experiences of practicing health professionals to examine clinical and research applications within clinical biochemistry, immunology, haematology and transfusion science.

Career opportunities:

The purpose of this Graduate Diploma is to prepare you to study one of two pathways we offer on the IBMS-accredited MSc Biomedical Science. The Blood Science pathway is focused on the diagnostic, research and clinical techniques that rely on blood or its components to successfully identify, treat and manage medical conditions. Meanwhile, the Medical Microbiology pathway focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment infectious diseases, incorporating the study of microbiology and virology.

Once you successfully graduate from the MSc, you'll be able to pursue a career in biomedical science. As well as preparing you for research and laboratory-based jobs, you'll have the skills to undertake a host of different roles, from technical support roles and sales in the research and healthcare markets, to scientific writing, quality control, or health and safety.

Positions may include:

• Academic (PhD, teaching careers)

• Biomedical engineer/scientist

• Cell processing and manufacturing specialist

• Clinical operations researcher

• Clinical research scientist

• Clinical trials researcher/coordinator

• Drug development scientist

• Geneticist

• Grant writer

• Industrial research scientist/analyst

• Medical degree

• Medical laboratory scientist

• Microfluidic scientist

• NHS biomedical scientists

• Product development scientist

• Research technician

• Research trainee/fellow

• Science entrepreneur

• Scientific consulting

• Scientific sales representative

• Scientist in cell/gene therapy labs (R&D)

• Scientist in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) labs (R&D)

• Scientist in pharma (R&D)

• Synthetic biologist