Biomedical sciences : Your skills

As a biomedical science graduate, you possess both subject-specific technical skills as well as transferable core skills. You have a good understanding of the pathobiology of human disease and have skills which are at the forefront of advances in medical research.

The practical work you undertake equips you with the skills associated with good laboratory practice. You are able to:

• plan, conduct and evaluate experiments;
• comply with health and safety regulations;
• research and interpret scientific literature.

In addition to your subject-specific knowledge and skills, you have a range of transferable skills developed during your studies, including:

• analytical and problem-solving skills;
• computing and statistical skills - gained through use of spreadsheets, databases and presentation packages found in most workplaces;
• data analysis, evaluation and interpretation skills;
• project management skills;
• numeracy skills;
• organisational skills - acquired, for example, through coping with lectures, practicals, study, part-time work and social activities;
• oral and written communication skills - including the ability to identify, select, organise and communicate information concisely;
• teamworking skills - learned through laboratory work or through activities such as sport, societies or voluntary work.

The mix of skills acquired through studying biomedical sciences enables you to exercise professionalism and independence of thought, to make difficult decisions in fast-moving and pressurised environments and to take responsibility for your actions. Your ability to work methodically, efficiently and accurately is highly valued by employers.