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Course overview

Biomedical sciences play a vital role in everyone's lives. They help us understand how our bodies work, what can go wrong with our bodies, and how we fix them. Our BSc Medical Physiology and Therapeutics degree, based in Derby, is a chance to learn about the body from its molecular level all the way through to the full complexity of the body as a whole.

Located at the University of Nottinghams School of Medicine at the Royal Derby Hospital, youll study at our purpose-built medical school which is also the base for Graduate Entry Medicine and Foundation year to Medicine students.

From year one, well teach you the basic medical sciences, from physiology, pharmacology, pathology, anatomy - through to immunology and microbiology.

Youll also gain relevant practical skills. In year two, study emphasis progresses towards disease states, diagnostics, therapeutics and patient management - whilst psychosocial topics are integrated to provide a more holistic view of health and illness. Year three studies forge a research emphasis, and the year culminates with an independent research project.

We understand youll have different study interests so during year two and three you can personalize your studies with a variety of specialised optional modules.

You will benefit from our friendly team of clinicians, academics and researchers who are based at the Royal Derby Hospital and youll become equipped in core scientific and academic skills beneficial for your future career aspirations. We will give you the tools you need to succeed in your future career.

Why choose this course?

Gain a broad understanding of biomedical sciences to prepare you for a diverse range of career options whether in medicine, other health-related professions or something else

Tailor the course in your final two years to best suit your developing interests and career goals

Benefit from smaller class sizes and study in proximity with students on medical courses

Learn in dedicated facilities medical school facilities at the Royal Derby Hospital

Careers overview

As a graduate you'll have obtained a broad range of skills valued by employers. Our students regularly go on to further study or jobs in areas such as:

research in medical and clinical sciences medicine (via five-year medicine undergraduate courses or four-year Graduate Entry Medicine courses)

other healthcare graduate entry programmes like physician associates, midwifery, physiotherapy, radiography

• Masters or PhDs in subjects like Public Health, Sports and Exercise Medicine, Cancer, Neuroscience, Molecular Biotechnology, and Infectious Diseases or the NHS Scientist Training Programme
• physiologists
• clinical perfusionists
• clinical trials co-ordinators
• technicians and technologists

Beyond biomedical sciences and the healthcare industry, graduates have also gone on to careers in areas including:

• pharmaceutical sales
• market research
• data analysis
• digital learning
• management
• public relations
• finance and scientific communication

Students from the course have secured employment with a variety employers, including:

• Ashfield Healthcare
• Babylon Health
• Basildon and Thurrock Hospital
• Charles River Laboratories
• DXW Digital
• Glaxo Smith Klein
• Illumina Biotechnology
• Leeds General Infirmary
• Nottingham City Hospital
• Royal Derby Hospital
• The Pharmacology Society