Program Overview

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M BioMed Sci (Hons) Biomedical Science

This advanced degree will take you to the next level in healthcare science, giving you the edge you’ll need to succeed in this rapidly evolving field.

Course Overview

Our biomedical science integrated masters degree offers an advanced-level understanding of biomedical science practice. You’ll gain a deeper knowledge of the biological principles that relate to the workings of the human body, as well as gaining an insight into the underlying biology of a wide range of health disorders and their treatments.

Fact File

• Entry year: September 2026
• Typical offer: 120 UCAS tariff points
• Course length: 4 years full-time integrated masters
• UCAS code(s): 8Y90

Course Information

The skill to diagnose and offer recommendations on therapeutic intervention is all about bringing scientific understanding to a human context. It’s the ability to bridge the gap between patient and treatment – improving people’s wellbeing and even saving lives.

Our integrated masters degree in biomedical science will help you to build on your knowledge of biology to make a positive impact on health and wellbeing. With us, you could be using microbiology techniques to diagnose the source of an infection or learning how to perform tests to determine safe blood matches for blood transfusion. You will learn about the latest genomic and proteomic techniques and how these may be applied in diagnostics and in the development of new drugs and therapies.

We have strong links to the NHS, hospitals and clinicians, which not only shape our curriculum but also ensure the skills you’re learning are fully relevant to the workplace.

Features and Benefits

• This degree is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science up to 2024 student intake, with reaccreditation pending from 2025 onwards. This degree is also accredited by The Royal Society of Biology.
• Our pioneering research in lifelong health and ageing, microbiology and vascular biology has led to important advances in diagnosis and care.
• We’ve invested over £115 million to transform the way we teach and the way our students learn.
• We have high-spec teaching and research laboratories with specialist equipment.
• You’ll have access to a range of self-paced learning resources, including interactive workbooks, virtual laboratories and support videos.
• Our integrated technical skills modules allow us and you to track your growing laboratory skills year by year, enabling you to demonstrate to future employers that you have the skills required to become a professional biomedical scientist.

Year 1

In Year 1, you will explore the biological basis of human disease and the analytical techniques used to investigate them, develop understanding of biochemistry including basic organic chemistry, as well as build core professional and research skills required of a scientist.

Core Modules

• Life Sciences in Practice: This module explores the biological basis of human disease and the analytical techniques used to investigate them, with an emphasis on exploring the overall physiological impact of biological changes.
• Cell and Molecular Biology: The module will introduce you to the core principles required to develop a knowledge and understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology.
• Physiological Systems: This module will introduce you to principles of human physiology at the organ system level with appropriate links to anatomy, cell biology, biochemistry and metabolism, disease pathology, pharmacology, and therapeutics.
• Professional and Research Skills: The module will help you to develop the core professional and research skills required of a scientist, with a focus on the capture, analyses, interpret and effective dissemination of biological data.
• Technical Skills Assessment Level 4: The aim of this module is to record and develop students’ technical skills gained throughout each level of study in each module and to enable students to apply and contextualise the knowledge and skills they have gained.

Year 2

In Year 2, you will build on what you learned in Year 1, typically covering topics including haematology and clinical biochemistry, cytology and histopathology in the diagnosis of disease and clinical genetics in healthcare.

Core Modules

• Blood Science: This module looks at the roles of haematology and clinical biochemistry laboratory tests in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease processes.
• Cellular Science: This module focuses on the roles of cytology and histopathology in the diagnosis of disease.
• Infection Science and Public Health: This unit will build on student’s knowledge of infectious agents and introduce important aspects of the immune response to infection by a microorganism in terms of the underpinnings of the biological response and physiological consequences.
• Clinical Genetics and Molecular Techniques: This unit focuses on understanding of the role of clinical genetics in healthcare, including diagnosis, prognoses, clinical management and treatment development.
• Technical Skills Assessment Level 5: The aim of this module is to record and develop students’ technical skills gained throughout each level of study in each module and to enable students to apply and contextualise the knowledge and skills they have gained.

Year 3

You will typically study three core modules in Year Three, including haematology and transfusion, immunology and immunological disorders and integrated pathology, as well as undertake an independent lab-based research project.

Core Modules

• Immunology and Transfusion: This unit will focus on the pathogenesis of immunological diseases and understanding the immunological considerations for transplantation and transfusion, and the potential consequences of both.
• Integrated Pathophysiology: This module will draw together the knowledge gained by students during their previous modules to take an integrated holistic approach to important public health topics.
• Research Project: This unit allows all final year students to plan and undertake either a laboratory-based research project or a library-based dissertation in an area of their own interest.
• Technical Skills Assessment Level 6: The aim of this module is to record and develop students’ technical skills gained throughout each level of study in each module and to enable students to apply and contextualise the knowledge and skills they have gained.

Option Modules

• Biomedical Cell Biology: The Biomedical Cell Biology module explores the cellular processes, cell cycle control and cell signalling events that occur during cell/tissue repair and regeneration, ageing and senescence, and human disorders.
• Microbiology and Health: The unit will cover current issues related to human genetics, particularly in relation to disease & the implications on public health.
• Cardiovascular Science: This module will explore current issues related to the area of Cardiovascular Science.

Year 4

In your final year, you will typically cover topics such as advanced biological aspects of disease and research methods and ethics in biomedical science. You will also undertake an independent project.

Core Modules

• Advanced Biological Aspects of Disease: This module includes immunology, cancer biology, reproductive health, infectious diseases, and medical genetics.
• Research Methods And Ethics In Biomedical Sciences: This unit develops your skills in research and prepares for the project.
• Research Project: This module enables you to complete an independent piece of research which is allied to your specialism, employment aspirations and specific academic interests.

Study and Assessment

Study

• Year 1: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 2: 25% lectures, seminars or similar; 75% independent study
• Year 3: 20% lectures, seminars or similar; 80% independent study
• Year 4: 5% lectures, seminars or similar; 95% independent study

Assessment

• Year 1: 62.5% coursework; 37.5% examination
• Year 2: 62.5% coursework; 37.5% examination
• Year 3: 73.3% coursework; 26.7% examination
• Year 4: 85% coursework; 15% examination

Entry Requirements

• Typical offer: 120 UCAS tariff points
• IELTS score: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
• UK students:
  • Level 3 qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points.
  • GCE A levels: grades BBB or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment)
  • BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM in Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or Applied Human Biology.
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 122 UCAS Tariff points
  • T level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science.
  • IB Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology
• International students:
  • IB Diploma: Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

Careers Support and Prospects

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
• Biomedical and healthcare science graduates may go on to a range of subject-specific careers in the biological, pharmaceutical, healthcare and other associated industries. Recent graduates have gone on to secure employment in the NHS, laboratory/research work, the pharmaceutical industry, education and medical communications.