Course overviewBiomedical Science is the fundamental building block of medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the body, healthcare practitioners cannot truly understand, diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases, such as cancer. At Kent, we prepare you for successful careers within and beyond the world of biomedical science and equip you with the skill-set you need.Expand your horizons and tailor your degree to suit you with a year abroad, where you'll study at one of our partner institutions for a year. Studying abroad helps you grow in confidence and enhances your employability. You'll make friends in the country you're studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the world.AccreditationOur BSc Biomedical Science courses are accredited by the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS), meaning our graduates are eligible for Trainee Biomedical Scientist roles directly following graduation. Our courses are also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), while our four-year Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice course has Advanced Accreditation. Students graduating from RSB recognised courses are eligible for associate membership and are entitled to two years’ membership at half price.Your futureGraduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. You'll also develop key transferable skills including research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.Biomedical science is a rapidly evolving field for the transformation of healthcare from disease prevention to tackling new threats. Career prospects in Biomedical Science are thriving due to the regular use of molecular biology and molecular diagnostics in healthcare.