Study Biomedical and Forensic Science at Hull
Develop the knowledge and skills to drive innovation that saves lives on our Biomedical Science degree. Or gain hands-on experience of forensic investigation and evidence analysis on our Forensic Science course. Then learn how to be an expert witness in court.
Careers that make a difference
Discover the underlying causes of pathologies and how this helps diagnose and treat diseases as a Biomedical Science student at Hull. You’ll graduate ready for a variety of careers, including potentially life-saving work at the cutting edge of health research. As well as biomedical scientist roles, you could go on to work in medical institutions, education, academic research and the health service.
Pursue a career in the criminal justice system as a forensic scientist or crime scene investigator with our Forensic Science degree. You’ll gain the essential skills required for a range of careers within this rapidly growing sector – even ones that may not exist yet. And you’ll develop highly transferable skills that make you employable in a variety of sectors – from education through to quality control in the pharmaceutical industry.
Our graduates have gone into diverse careers with employers such as ConocoPhillips, Reckitt, Smith & Nephew, the Civil Service, pharmacies and the NHS.
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Gain a deep understanding of the human form and function in health and disease on our Biomedical Science degree. We’re one of the few campuses in the UK with a pre-clinical imaging unit, which links biomedical science with chemistry and medicine.
Develop practical experience of crime scene investigation in our newly developed Crime Scene Training Facility and analyse evidence in the laboratory as a Forensic Science student.
Positron Emission Tomography Research Centre
Our state-of-the-art PET Research facility uses medical imaging technology for research and early diagnosis of diseases.
Crime Scene Training Facility
Our Forensic Science students learn how to collect and preserve evidence in our on-campus replica Crime Scene Training Facility.
Established industry links
Our strong links with industry give you plenty of opportunities to refine the key skills demanded by employers. Biomedical Science students benefit from our excellent relationships with local biotechnology companies, research units and hospitals including the Queen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology at Hull's Castle Hill Hospital. Forensic Science students can tap into our strong links with Humberside Police, and hear from a range of expert guest speakers too.
Study Biomedical and Forensic Science at Hull
Benefit from the expertise of academics across the University and Hull York Medical School who are at the forefront of biomedical and health research and turn theory into knowledge with plenty of opportunities to get the hands-on experience that employers demand. Our Biomedical Science degree is also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), so you can be confident that it meets industry standards.
Designed with the NHS
Our Biomedical Science course is designed in collaboration Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. With major input from NHS professionals, your course is guaranteed real-world relevance and authenticity. This also gives you access to facilities like the leading research laboratory, The Daisy Building, based at Hull’s Castle Hill Hospital. Researchers in this progressive research centre, together with their project students, are developing technology to treat cancer, heart conditions and respiratory problems
A stepping stone to your chosen career
Foundation years are available for our Biomedical Science and Forensic Science degrees. So if you’re a few grades short, you earned your qualifications a long time ago, or you want to change direction completely, you can take a foundation year to boost your skills and knowledge. Foundation years take you from not quite meeting our regular entry requirements to getting onto the degree that could change your life.
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(Biomedical Science, and Forensic Science) The Guardian University Rankings 2025.
(Centre for Biomedicine) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2021/22, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency June 2024.
(Forensic Science, Joint 3rd) The Complete University Guide 2026.
(Biomedical Science, Joint 9th) The Complete University Guide 2024.