Biomedical Sciences (W24)

Open University

Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

About this course

Biomedical sciences is a broad area of modern science and underpins much of contemporary medicine. By studying a biomedical sciences diploma, you’ll understand how the human body works and how illnesses are diagnosed. Learn more about how cells, tissues, organs, and body systems function together and their impact on health and disease. You’ll learn how the human body works by studying anatomy and physiology, and how we prevent and diagnose diseases. Our biomedical sciences diploma will also teach you practical skills through our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs and, in some cases, extended reality.

Key features

  • Gain a contemporary understanding of the biomedical sciences

  • Explore health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective

  • Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM labs

  • Participate in innovative online collaborative and virtual experiences, including extended reality

  • Develop transferable skills that enhance your employability in a variety of settings
  • Career Prospects

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences