Biomedical Science BSc Hons

Program Overview

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Overview

Become a highly skilled and sought-after Biomedical Science graduate through our Institute of Biomedical Science accredited Biomedical Science degree at Chester Medical School. This course provides an in-depth understanding of human health and disease, alongside the crucial laboratory skills demanded by employers. You'll graduate ready to excel in a range of fields, such as a Biomedical Scientist within the NHS, or as a researcher in academia, industry, or the wider healthcare sector.

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year (BSc) at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B940

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 3 years full-time, up to 7 years part-time

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• B950

UCAS Points

• 72

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 4 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Available with:

• Foundation Year

Accreditations

• Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accreditation

Course Structure

Year 1 (Level 4)

• Cell Biology (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aims: Understand the structure and function of eukaryotic cells, how they are regulated, and some of their basic functions.
  • Module Content: Cell biology, transport of molecules, cytoskeleton, cell cycle, stem cells, cell death, genetic basis of cancer.
• Introduction to Genetics (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aims: Understand the basic principles and concepts in classical and modern genetics.
  • Module Content: Mendelian genetics, cytogenetics, modern evolutionary theory, molecular genetics, transcription and translation.
• Introduction to Microbiology (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aim: Understand the variety of microorganisms and their cell biology.
  • Module Content: Microorganisms, applications of microbes, bacterial, fungal, and viral structures, introduction to microbial pathogenesis.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand the anatomy and physiology of the human body and how it works in health.
  • Module Content: Nervous system, cardiovascular system, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system, renal system, reproductive system.
• Professional Skills for Life Sciences I (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aims: Develop skills relevant to life science students, including literature and referencing, numerical skills, practical and data-analysis skills, communication and IT skills, and professional development skills.
  • Module Content: Literature and referencing, numerical skills, practical and data-analysis skills, communication and IT skills, professional development skills.
• Introduction to Biochemistry (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand the structure, properties, and function of biologically important macromolecules.
  • Module Content: Amino acids and proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, energy in biochemistry, enzymes, metabolism, glucose metabolism, mitochondria, spectroscopic techniques.

Year 2 (Level 5)

• Pathophysiology (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand the biology of disease applicable to human science.
  • Module Content: Aetiology, pathology, and epidemiology, causes and effects of significant diseases, self-tolerance and autoimmunity.
• Biochemistry & Metabolic Regulation (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand key biochemical concepts, including regulation of enzyme kinetics, metabolic pathways, and pathological metabolism.
  • Module Content: Metabolic regulation, carbohydrate metabolism, amino acid metabolism, lipid metabolism, methods of studying metabolism.
• Diagnostics and Therapeutics (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aim: Understand diagnostics and medicine in a clinical setting.
  • Module Content: Risk factors, classification, and aetiology of major diseases, clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment interventions.
• Molecular Genetics and Genomics (20 Credits) Core
• Immunology (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Content: Fundamentals of immunology, innate immunity, specific acquired immunity, B cells and antibodies, membrane receptors, antigen specific recognition.
• Professional Skills for Biomedical Science (20 Credits) Optional
  • Module Aim: Develop an understanding of regulatory issues, health and safety, quality control, accreditation, and the application of academic knowledge in a pathology and general laboratory context.
  • Module Content: Professional and regulatory bodies, health and safety, quality control, accreditation, clinical governance, roles and experience within the NHS.
• CMS Work-based Placement (20 Credits) Optional
  • Module Aim: Develop an understanding of regulatory issues, health and safety, quality control, accreditation, and the application of academic knowledge in a pathology and general laboratory context.
  • Module Content: Professional and regulatory bodies, health and safety, quality control, accreditation, clinical governance, roles and experience within the NHS.

Year 3 (Level 6)

• Dissertation (40 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Engage in empirical research and interpretation of a selected topic relevant to the programme of study.
  • Module Content: Introduction to the dissertation, primary scientific sources, secondary literature, empirical research, interpretation of results.
• Medical Microbiology (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aim: Understand the relationships between aspects of human biology and microbiology.
  • Module Content: Microbial pathogenicity, defences against microbial attack, antimicrobial and antiviral agents, human commensal flora, microbial diseases.
• Haematology & Transfusion Science (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand haematopoiesis, haemopoetic stem cells, and how malignant and non-malignant haematological diseases develop.
  • Module Content: Normal blood cell populations, haematopoiesis, haemopoetic stem cells, blood science laboratory processes, coagulation and bleeding biological processes.
• Clinical Genetics (20 Credits) Core
  • Aims: Understand the clinical genetics specialist area in the biomedical sciences.
  • Module Content: Genetic variation detection, autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance, sex-linked and nontraditional modes of inheritance, epigenetics.
• Clinical Immunology (20 Credits) Core
  • Module Aim: Understand the specialist area of clinical immunology in the biomedical sciences.
  • Module Content: Principles and practice of clinical immunology, screening and diagnostics, immune diseases and their mechanisms.

How You'll Learn

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical work
• Mixture of coursework, online assessments, and written examinations
• In-person study with some online learning activities

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Gareth Jones, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Michelle Cordingley, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Melisa Baptista, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Mike Green, Lecturer
• Dr Ukpai Eze, Senior Lecturer
• Paul Roberts, Senior Lecturer
• Dr Navaneethan Palanisamy, Senior Lecturer
• Maria Peiris Pages, Lecturer
• Hanaan Al-zubaidi, Lecturer
• Dr Jon Power, Lecturer
• Emma Moore, Lecturer
• Abi Burnett, Lecturer

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • UCAS Points: 112
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; either Biology, Chemistry, or Applied Science is essential
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: (Animal Management, Applied Science, or Medical Science): Typical offer - DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology/Chemistry
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 including H3 in Biology; Scottish Highers: BBBB including Biology
  • Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science), to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: T Level Science - Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM
• International Students:
  • UCAS Points: 72
  • GCE A Level: 72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels, including a D at A Level Biomedical Science - A Level in a science subject (Biology or Applied Science), or BTEC in Applied Science/Animal Management
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma MMP; BTEC Diploma MM
  • Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Higher - H4, H4, H4, H4; Scottish Highers – CCCC
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 points
  • Access requirements: Access Diploma - Pass overall
  • T Level: Pass D or E on the Core

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)
• International Students: £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Where You'll Study

• Exton Park, Chester

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Graduates have been successful in securing roles within the NHS, including medical laboratory assistants, associate practitioners, and Trainee Biomedical Scientists.
• Progression Options:
  • Biomedical Science MSc
  • Biotechnology MSc
  • Diabetes MSc
  • Haematology MSc
  • Graduate Entry Medicine MBChB
  • Exercise Medicine MSc, PGDip, PGCert
  • Cardiovascular Health and Rehabilitation MSc
• Careers Service: The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences.