Program Overview

Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons)

Overview

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our practice-led degree offers a fascinating insight into human life processes, as well as disease and health within the human population. You will develop a range of practical and analytical skills using our state-of-the-art life sciences labs. Our aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a variety of Biomedical Science careers.

Course Structure

Year One

• Essential Skills for the Biosciences (20 credits)
• Biochemistry (20 credits)
• Cell and Molecular Biology (20 credits)
• Microbiology (20 credits)
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (20 credits)
• Introduction to Pharmacology (20 credits)

Year Two

• Professional Skills in Biomedical Science (20 credits)
• Infectious Disease and Immunity (20 credits)
• Clinical Biochemistry (20 credits)
• Haematology and Transfusion Science (20 credits)
• Pathophysiology and Cellular Pathology (20 credits)
• Research Methods in Biosciences (20 credits)

Final Year

• Research Project (40 credits)
• Integrated Studies (20 credits)
• Human Molecular Genetics (20 credits)
• Clinical Immunology (20 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Biology of Ageing (20 credits)
  • Control of Global Infectious Disease (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points
• Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE and Other Level 2 Requirements

• GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
• Other level 2 equivalents or BCU's GCSE equivalency tests may be accepted

A Level, BTEC, and Other Level 3 Requirements

• Qualification| Entry requirements
  • A Level | 112 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels, Grades BBC (or equivalent), Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Grade B or above
  • Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate) | 112 UCAS tariff points, Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science
  • T Level | Merit overall, Accepted subjects: Science
  • Access to HE Diploma | Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3, Accepted subjects: Bioscience-related pathway
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications | 112 UCAS tariff points, Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science
  • WJEC Level 3 qualifications | 112 UCAS tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
  • Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers) | Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects
  • Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher | 112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC)
  • Welsh Baccalaureate | 112 UCAS tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

International Qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma | Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall
• EU / International students | Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept

Fees and How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2025/26

International Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2025
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £17,690 in 2025/26

Facilities and Staff

We have invested over £400 million in our facilities, including an upgrade to our Skills and Simulation facilities at City South Campus. We boast up-to-date, innovative facilities that simulate the real situations that you may come across in the workplace. These resources are essential in offering you a hands-on introduction to health and social care practice.

Microbiology Laboratory

The lab is equipped with modern equipment for teaching the molecular biology techniques that underpin modern clinical and research labs such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) machines and a variety of cell-analysis and cell-culture tools. The department also has DNA sequencing equipment.

Bioscience Laboratory

Our purpose-built bioscience laboratory features a range of specialist equipment to support your studies, including Zeiss PrimoStar microscopes.

Skills Classroom

This room can be used to practise a variety of skills but is primarily home to our Anatomage tables. An Anatomage table allows you to investigate anatomy digitally, from organs and muscles to skeletal forms and blood flow, the software includes real-life MRI scan data to help you develop your understanding of anatomy.

Employability

Enhancing your employability skills

We'll develop you into a work-ready graduate. Employability skills are embedded throughout the programme that will enable you to succeed in careers in science, and which are transferable across a variety of graduate careers

You will also have access to the University's Graduate+ programme which will provide you with opportunities to engage in extracurricular activities that will help to expand your employability attributes. There are modules in the programme that provide you with opportunities to develop employability skills on work placements or as part of research-focused projects.

Our Staff

• Dr James Barnett
• Dr Chris Hartley
• Dr Irmgard Haussmann
• Manoher Singh
• Dr Alexander Robinson