The Department of Biomedical Science at KIU is invested in helping the students gain knowledge and experience to develop into individuals with strong intellect and skills.
The Biomedical Science degree has a vast range of disciplines including Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Molecular Biology and Hematology that allows the students to choose their areas of interest when considering their career options. It offers a variety of practical applications where the student can gain first-hand knowledge and training to guide them in their future prospects.
Graduates can sit for competitive government exams where they will be placed in government and private administrative positions.
A biomedical scientist is a professional who is trained in biology, especially in the context of medicine. Their main target is to find new ways to find cure, treat or prevent disease by developing advanced preventive measures, diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies.
A biomedical scientist in a clinical setting may engage in activities such as
The aim of the Department of Biomedical Science of KIU is to produce scientists that are capable of confidently working in the health sector and contributing something new and important to the world.
The students completing BSc. Honours degree can apply for the master’s degrees in the relevant fields and also upon availability can focus on higher degrees such as MPhil and PhD
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