Biomedical Science University of West London

Overview

Throughout this Biomedical Science course from University of West London  you will be part of an interdisciplinary community of leading researchers in diverse areas across the biomedical sciences.

With academic staff with extensive professional experience, we provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from: 

• peer feedback and discussion
• a series of masterclasses and lectures from industry figures
• support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project. 

Career opportunities:

Gaining a PhD in Biomedical Sciences will prepare you for a wide range of careers in healthcare, biotech industry, teaching and research. Studying for a PhD enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work within the field of law or to develop expertise to teach in academia. 

During your PhD, you will also be learning transferable core skills that apply to jobs both in and out of academia, including:

• written and oral communication
• research and information management
• public speaking
• project management
• leadership
• critical thinking
• collaboration
• analysis and problem-solving
• conflict resolution
• negotiation. 

By the end of your research degree you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. 

Job roles 

• private therapist
• medical researcher
• pharmaceutical researcher. 

Graduate employers 

• the NHS
• medical research laboratories
• pharmaceutical research
• the food industry
• health education and public health
• international aid and development.