Program Overview

Overview

Gain a fascinating insight into human life processes and the health of the human population with our practice-based IBMS-accredited degree in Biomedical Science, designed to provide you with the knowledge, and practical and analytical skills needed to pursue a variety of Biomedical Science careers.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• GCSE and other level 2 requirements: GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.
• A Level, BTEC and other level 3 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, Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project
  • Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS tariff points, Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent.
  • 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, Diploma - accepted subjects: Either this qualification or the accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be in Applied Science, Biology or Chemistry
  • WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s), Required subjects: An accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above
  • Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects, Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level
  • Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC), Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level or above
  • Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points, Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, Required subjects: Either this qualification or an accompanying A Level / level 3 equivalent must be Biology or Chemistry

International qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall, Required subjects: Either Biology, or Chemistry at Higher level
• EU / International students: Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2026
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2026/27
• Apply via UCAS

International students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2026
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £18,570 in 2026/27
• Register interest

Included in your course fees

• Access to computer equipment
• Printing
• Field trips
• Access to Microsoft Office 365
• Key software
• Key subscriptions

Not included in your course fees

• Excess printing (optional)
• Personal stationery and study materials (optional)
• Accommodation and living costs (optional)

Course in Depth

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)

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

Facilities & Staff

• We have invested over £400 million in our facilities, including an upgrade to our Skills and Simulation facilities at City South Campus.
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Our Staff

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