Discover how biomedical scientists diagnose and treat diseases in our exciting and dynamic course, by getting hands-on in our specialist labs.
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At ARU, you’ll learn about the human body at molecular, organ and systems levels, and how to investigate and treat disease.
You'll hear about the latest research into conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis from highly qualified lecturers.
Graduate ready to work in a field where medical breakthroughs have an impact on the health and wellbeing of society.
Our three-year course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Both our three-year and four-year (placement) courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
The hands-on experience in laboratories, combined with teaching from dedicated lecturers has profoundly shaped my academic and personal growth.
Both our three-year and four-year (placement) courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, preparing you for a range of biomedical roles.
Cambridgeshire is home to number of world-renowned biomedical research institutes and biotechnology companies, offering plenty of opportunities for work experience and employment.
We incorporate real-world problem-solving experience into the course with Live Briefs, and can also help you find internships and placements.
Whether you aspire to become a biomedical scientist, medic or move into research, you’ll discover the link between theory and practice.
Start your course by exploring the fundamentals of biomedical science, incorporating biology, the history and philosophy of science, the history of medicine, and the biology of disease.
We'll also cover maths, lab safety, and the building blocks of the human body.
You’ll go on to learn how to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures and interpret and communicate the results, and deepen your knowledge of the human body in normal and disease conditions.
To complete your degree, you'll complete an independent research project which pulls together everything you’ve learned.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Professor in Biomedical Science
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As a Biomedical Science student in Cambridge, you’ll have access to our Science Centre with seven floors of labs and teaching space, including our 200-seater SuperLab featuring specialist tissue culture and microbiology industry-standard equipment.
Experience our Biomedical Science facilities with our virtual tour.
UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start
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