BIOSCIENCES
Biosciences Why choose Biosciences at Loughborough? These courses are designed to develop an understanding of the scientific processes required to address some of the most important issues of our times. They draw on the University’s established reputation in individual sciences, as well as multidisciplinary expertise in regenerative medicine, health, nutrition and physical activity. You will benefit from the teaching and research insights of our internationally renowned academic staff.
Placement year Our long-standing connections with a range of organisations from pharmaceutical companies to the health sector provide opportunities for year-long professional placements that can help develop essential skills and boost employability. We encourage and support any student wishing to undertake a placement or study abroad opportunity.
Facilities
TOP 10 IN UK FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
TOP 10 IN UK FOR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY THE COMPLETE UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
TOP 10 IN UK FOR OVERALL SATISFACTION IN ANATOMY, PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY NSS 2019
STEMLab is a £17 million investment in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and part of a wider £25 million investment in our campus which includes an adjacent student learning and teaching hub. STEMLab includes a suite of laboratories for practical work in biosciences, allowing students crucial opportunities to gain applied experience with biological samples in a safe and modern environment. Students will also use anatomy and physiology laboratories, computer laboratories and some students will work in a more specialist or research laboratory for the final year project or MSci study.
Career opportunities Career opportunities for biosciences graduates exist within scientific and medical research, clinical scientist roles, industrial research and development, analytical laboratory work, scientific or clinical marketing, sales or writing, as well as in specific subject areas depending on the course and topics studied. Beyond science-specific careers our degree courses serve as exceptional preparation for a wide variety of careers in the private or public sector. Examples include in industry, commerce, finance or management or alternatively within service delivery, organisation and administration.
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