Program Overview

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HND Biomedical Science

Overview

This HND level course introduces you to the study of a variety of Biomedical Science disciplines including microbiology, cellular pathology, immunology, haematology, and genetics.

Why Choose This Course?

This HND level course introduces you to the study of a variety of Biomedical Science disciplines including microbiology, cellular pathology, immunology, haematology, and genetics that will help you understand the essential role of the Biomedical Scientist and begin to build a link between diagnosis and treatment of disease.

What Happens on the Course?

Your first year will provide you with a sound grounding in all basic science subjects and includes topics such as the form and function of the human body, disease biology, cell biology, and genetics plus microbiology and immunology.

You will then progress to examine human physiology, molecular pathology, and the biology and investigation of disease also undertaking practical sessions.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Biochemistry for Life Science
• Biomedical Basis of Disease
• Biomedical Science Skills
• Cell Biology
• Human Form & Function
• Introduction to Microbiology

Year 2

• Principles of Disease Investigation in Cellular Pathology
• Principles of disease investigation in clinical biochemistry
• Principles of Disease Investigation in Genetics and Genomics
• Principles of Disease Investigation in Haematology
• Principles of Disease Investigation in Immunology
• Principles of disease investigation in medical microbiology

Potential Career Paths

HND qualifications are widely recognised in the scientific establishment as vocational courses which prepare students for vocational employment. As such, the skills provided in the course will provide opportunities in the technical disciplines at technician level.

Biomedical science graduates are in demand across the country, because the nature and breadth of the programme we offer develops skills that are highly valued by employers.

The integral course skills in diagnosis, medical research, laboratory analysis, scientific reasoning, instrumentation, information technology, and report writing which are particularly relevant to growing career sectors like education, cancer research, medical laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and forensics.

Additional Information

• Award: HND
• Start date(s): 15 September 2025
• UCAS Code: 83H7
• Course specifications: View course spec
• Course length: Full-time (2 years)
• Campus location: University: City Campus
• School: School of Life Sciences
• UCAS points calculator: Open Points Calculator

Entry Requirements

• GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above. Equivalents accepted for English GCSE requirements only
• If you do not hold a GCSE grade C/4+ in Mathematics you will be strongly advised to complete your Mathematics GCSE alongside your studies at the University.
• PLUS EITHER:
  • 56 UCAS Points
  • CD from A Levels, to include a Science subject, preferably Biology.
  • BTEC QCF Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science grade PP or BTEC QCF Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Science grade M.
  • Access to HE Diploma Full Award (60 credits), to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 18 level 3 credits must be in Science.

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status): Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility.
• Self-funding: If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees: If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

Course Fees and Finance

• Location | Mode | Fee | Year
  • Home | Full-time | £9250 per year |
  • Home | Full-time | £9535 per year |
  • International | Full-time | £15450 per year |
  • International | Full-time | £17000 per year |

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