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Health and medical science

You want to make a difference to people’s wellbeing. Get the skills you need for a fulfilling career in health care or medical science - whether you're just starting out in your chosen profession, or you want to boost your existing knowledge and experience with a Masters degree or research programme.

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Biomedical Engineering

Undergraduate - BEng (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4-years-with-placement
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Study on a multidisciplinary programme covering engineering, biology and medicine
  • Get hands-on laboratory experience incorporating cutting-edge technologies and medical devices
  • Gain real-world problem-solving experience on campus and out on placement

Biomedical Science

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
4 years with placement
Course features
  • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
  • Learn in our state-of-the-art 200-seat SuperLab in the heart of our £45m Science Centre
  • Study in Cambridge, the world-renowned centre for life sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Learn about the human body at a molecular, organ and systems level
  • Understand how scientists investigate, diagnose, and treat disease
  • Use specialist tissue culture and microbiology labs.
Study in:
Chelmsford
Available as:
2 years part time
Course features
Fine-tune your understanding of children and young people’s mental health, and turn your existing qualification into a full degree in just two years.

Health and Exercise Psychology

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
Course features
  • Explore attitudes towards health, exercise and wellbeing
  • Learn about the connection between physical activity and mental health
  • Apply sports psychology techniques in health and exercise settings

Health and Physical Literacy

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Available in Clearing
Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Gain the skills to teach or coach
  • Explore the idea of physical literacy, and lifelong health and wellbeing
  • Get practical experience through work placements

Health, Wellbeing and Community

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons) : CertHE : DipHE

Study in:
Writtle
Available as:
3 years
,
4 years with foundation
,
1 year CertHE
,
2 years DipHE
Course features
  • Learn how to address or prevent a range of long-term health conditions
  • Explore new models of healthcare and person-centred approaches
  • Prepare to work in a range of new, community-based roles

Hearing Care Assistant

Undergraduate - University Certificate

Study in:
Distance learning
Available as:
9 months
Course features
  • Learn online with the flexibility to fit your study around your other commitments
  • Build confidence and skills in clinical practice and client care in under a year
  • Approved by the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists

Integrated Health and Social Care

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Available in Clearing
Study in:
ARU Peterborough
Available as:
3 years full-time
,
4 years with foundation
,
6 years part-time
Course features
  • Develop your knowledge and understanding of health and social care
  • Gain essential hands-on experience
  • Make a real difference to people's lives

Laboratory Scientist

Undergraduate - BSc (Hons)

Degree Apprenticeship

Study in:
Cambridge
Available as:
4 years
Course features
  • Study while you work, with no tuition fees
  • Work-based approach allows you to deliver impact in the workplace as you learn
  • Select optional modules to further focus your specialism on either enhanced laboratory practices or bioinformatics.
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