Program Overview

Biomedical Sciences

Forge a career in biomedical sciences, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of society.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year
• 4 years with placement
• 5 years with foundation and placement

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January, September
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• ENTRY: UCAS code: B942
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
• Continuing Professional Development Level 4
• Core Biology
• Mathematics for the Biosciences
• General Microbiology
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology
• Metabolism and its Control
• Principles of Genetics
• Principles of Pathology
• The Physiology of Organ Systems
• Preparation for Research
• Continuing Professional Development Level 5
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation
• Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics

Year 3

• Human Pathology
• Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science
• Undergraduate Project
• Blood Sciences
• Clinical Immunology
• Current Advances in Biomedical Science
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Microbial Pathogenicity
• Biomedical Case Studies
• Pharmacology and Translational Medicine

Facilities

You'll learn in all three of our specialist laboratories, among some of the newest facilities in the country, equipped with the latest industry-standard equipment, ensuring you graduate well-used to the kit used in employer's labs.

Careers

With a degree in Biomedical Sciences, you could pursue a career as a microbiologist, a clinical scientist, a physician associate, or a scientific laboratory technician, typically within the health care or pharmaceutical sectors.

Entry Requirements

• 112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Biology at A level or equivalent level.
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £17,500 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Apply for Biomedical Sciences

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct