Thinking about a career in medicine but not sure how to get there? A degree in Human Biosciences could be the perfect starting point. Combining cutting-edge science with real-world healthcare insight, it not only opens doors to exciting careers in research and diagnostics but also provides a strong foundation for graduate-entry Medicine.
Why choose Human Biosciences?
Human Biosciences encompasses the application of cutting-edge science to human health and disease. Students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art laboratories, exploring broad aspects of human biology and disease, from human nutrition and metabolism to toxicology and pharmacology. It’s a practice-led course designed to support the development of a range of laboratory and analytical skills, valued by employers.
Our Human Biosciences course also offers flexibility. Graduates can pursue a wide range roles in research and development, laboratory based diagnostics, clinical trials and drug discovery, laboratory and medical sales representatives or even take the next step toward a medical career.
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Human Biosciences as a springboard into Medicine
Some students use Human Biosciences as a pathway to Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM) programmes. These are accelerated, four-year medical degrees designed for graduates, a “fast-track” alternative to the traditional five or six-year route.
While GEM courses are highly competitive, a Human Biosciences degree provides a strong foundation. Applicants still need to meet entry requirements, such as achieving a high degree classification, performing well in admissions tests like the UCAT or GAMSAT, having relevant work experience, and succeeding at an interview. But having a Human Biosciences background ensures candidates enter medicine with an advanced understanding of the science that underpins clinical practice.
Building the skills future doctors need
Studying Human Biosciences isn’t just about lab work. It develops a range of transferable skills essential for a career in medicine. From critical thinking and data analysis to teamwork and ethical decision-making, students learn how to approach complex problems systematically and scientifically.
These skills mirror the demands of medical training. From understanding disease processes to interpreting results and communicating findings effectively. Human Biosciences graduates often find that this strong scientific and analytical grounding gives them an edge when transitioning into medical study.
From Human Biosciences to Medicine
Exceptional Biomedical Science graduates may be able to progress into postgraduate entry Medicine or Dentistry courses, bringing with them a rich understanding of the biological sciences. This means they often start medical school with confidence, comfortable with topics like anatomy, pathology, and biochemistry that others are encountering for the first time.
Their background not only strengthens their academic performance but also enhances their perspective on how science translates into patient care.
A degree with options, whatever your destination
Whether or not you ultimately pursue medicine, a degree in Human Biosciences opens countless doors. Graduates are in demand across healthcare, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, and research, as well as in further postgraduate study.
So, if you’re passionate about understanding the science of health and disease, and you dream of one day becoming a doctor or dentist, Human Biosciences could be your first step on that journey. It’s a degree that combines scientific discovery with real impact - and for many, it’s the start of something truly life-changing.