| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 9250 per year | GBP 15750 per year |
Biomedical Science staff are key members of healthcare – 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are based on pathology results provided by scientists in the lab. As a Biomedical Science student, you will explore the cutting-edge application of scientific investigation to human health.
A rapidly evolving and growing field, you will study and research a range of biomedical topics from organs systems and disease, right down to molecular biology. Throughout the course, you will explore the analytical skills needed for research and investigation, develop an understanding of the role biomedical science plays in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and apply your knowledge and practical skills to a variety of clinical lab settings.
You will study key healthcare topics, such as infectious disease, cancer, and heart disease, building towards the final year, where we focus on clinical laboratory specialists, informed by current working professionals. Students also complete independent research projects in areas they are interested in, supported by leading academics in topics ranging from Alzheimer’s to Zika virus!
Students also have the option to undertake an additional placement year in a clinical or industry laboratory. As we are an IBMS accredited course, completing a clinical lab placement enables students to gain the necessary registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which is a requirement to become an NHS Biomedical Scientist.
A Biomedical Science degree is highly sought after in NHS clinical laboratories, research institutions, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, as well as an ever-expanding range of healthcare related professions.
Key features
2023/24 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250
2023/24 tuition fees for international students: £15,750
Additional costs: You may incur additional costs for this programme, including the cost of travelling to and from project/placement locations.
GCSE
Plus, one of the following:
A-Level
T Levels
Merit in Science (with optional module in Laboratory Science only)
BTEC
Alternative qualifications include:
Access to HE Diploma
English and Maths GCSE required at grade 4 (C) or above as separate qualifications
We will normally require students to have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.
International Baccalaureate: 28+ with six higher level points in Chemistry or Biology
Interview: No
Work experience: No
Personal statement selection criteria
We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
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