What can I do with a Bioscience degree?
With growing interest and investment in biosciences, many new opportunities and projects will emerge in scientific research and development worldwide over the next few years. From laboratory testing to teaching and management, there are lots of options where you can take the skills you'll build during your studies. Read on to discover more.
See your future in Science
Bioscience-based degrees are a gateway to a wide range of exciting roles and career opportunities. They can lead to research and roles in clinical settings in biomedical science, forensic science and analytical biochemistry. They can even open up pathways where you can apply your knowledge in science marketing and communications, teaching or medical writing.
Developing and processing tests
Diagnostic testing is vital in helping to contain the spread of disease, as well as helping plan treatment for hospital patients. Virologists around the world develop diagnostic testing to detect disease and Biomedical Scientists process patients' samples in laboratories to determine whether they have the virus.
Discovering treatments
Anti-viral drugs are used to treat and prevent disease in patients from multiplying and increase their chance of survival. Pharmaceutical Scientists discover which existing drugs can effectively treat disease and they also continue to develop, test and manufacture new drugs designed to specifically treat emerging variants of disease.
Creating vaccines
Developing effective immunisations to protect a large proportion of the population is essential for keeping disease in check. Vaccine researchers work on developing, conducting clinical trials, and continue to produce new vaccines to target emerging variants.
Mapping the spread
Epidemiologists monitor case numbers and map patterns to understand how quickly a virus is spreading. Public health scientists advise policy makers on strategies to reduce the spread of a virus. Biomedical scientists carry out genotype testing on positive virus samples to test for concerning variants.
Researching the origins
Understanding where viruses come from and how they spread is important to global health security and reducing the threat of future variants or other new viruses. Epidemiologists investigate the patterns of spread from the earliest confirmed cases and test samples to map a virus’ mutations. Zoonotic disease specialists research how viruses may have jumped the species barrier to be able to infect humans.
Educating the public
Educating the public about best hygiene practices and enforcing rules such as lockdown measures, social distancing and mask wearing has been essential to controlling the spread of viruses like Covid-19. Public health scientists translate specialised health information into more digestible public education campaigns to reach as many people as possible.
Biochemistry
Biochemists are in demand in sports science, healthcare, hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industries. Recent course alumni have secured roles in hospitals working on clinical trials in the metabolism sections, and at large pharmaceutical companies.
We offer a specialised Biochemistry course, where you can also take your studies stateside with a year in the USA.
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Biological Sciences
A biological sciences degree can open-up career pathways in biomedicine, research or teaching. You could find roles at pharmaceutical companies, environment agencies, hospitals, forensic laboratories, and clinical trials companies.
Available with standard and foundation year entry pathways, our biological sciences degree gets to the very heart of life. You also have the opportunity to take your studies stateside with at our partner institution, the University of Toledo in the USA.
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Biomedical Science
Choose our IBMS-accredited Biomedical Science degree course and focus your knowledge on medicine and the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of diseases. Our Biomedical Science degree can also open up postgraduate progression into areas such as medicine.
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Human Biology and Infectious Diseases
Specialise your studies on virology and disease transmission with our unique Human Biology and Infectious Diseases degree. Our graduates have used it secure roles with organisations such as AstraZeneca, Cancer Research UK, and the NHS.
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Marine Biology
Develop the skills to understand complex ocean ecosystems and how to best protect them by studying Marine Biology. As a graduate, you can enter a wide range of career paths ranging from marine life conservation and management to science communication.
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Pharmaceutical Science
Choose to study Pharmaceutical Science, and you will learn how to make new materials, analyse scenarios, cure diseases, and lead the scientific response against pollution. You will also be ready for a role in the growing pharmaceuticals and biotechnology industry.
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Zoology
Focus your studies on the animal kingdom with our Zoology degree. You will understand more about animals, their behaviour, their interactions with each other, and the environment.
Zoology graduates can enter a wide range of vocations in biological or life sciences. These include careers in areas such as zoo work, wildlife conservation and management, and science communication and publishing.
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