Program Overview

Introduction to Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice

The University of Kent offers a comprehensive undergraduate program in Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice. This four-year full-time course is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the science behind human disease and the skills to investigate, diagnose, and help treat human illness.

Key Information

• Start Date: September 2026
• Location: Canterbury
• Study Mode: 4 years full-time
• Fees (per year): UK: ｣9,790, International: ｣23,500
• Typical Offer: BBB / 104-120 UCAS points
• Professionally Recognised: Institute of Biomedical Science, Royal Society of Biology

Course Overview

Biomedical Science is about understanding how the human body works and what happens when things go wrong. This course explores the science behind diagnosing and treating disease, with a focus on real-world application and modern research. Students are taught by active researchers, including NHS staff and biomedical science practitioners, and gain practical lab experience from the start.

Year in Professional Practice

The course includes an optional Year in Professional Practice, which provides students with the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a professional setting. This year can be spent in industry, healthcare, or research, and is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their chosen career.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three stages, each with its own set of compulsory and optional modules.

Stage 1

• Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
• Molecules of Life
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
• From Cells to Evolution
• Biomedical Science Practice

Stage 2

• Molecular Genetics
• Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist
• Clinical Diagnostics
• Drugs and Disease
• Immunology
• Optional modules: The Microbial World, Neuroscience

Stage 3

• Research Project
• Pathogens and Disease
• Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Optional modules: Frontiers in Virology and Immunology, Cancer Biology and Therapy, Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics, Biology of Ageing, Science Communication & Public Engagement

Teaching and Assessment

The course uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and lab work. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, exams, and practical assessments.

Entry Requirements

• UK: 104-120 UCAS points, BBB at A level, including Biology at B or Applied Science Double Award at BC
• International: Equivalent qualifications, English language proficiency

Fees and Funding

• Tuition Fees: UK: ｣9,790, International: ｣23,500
• Fees for Year in Industry: ｣1,905
• Fees for Year Abroad: ｣1,430
• Scholarships and Funding: Available for eligible students

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course can pursue careers in NHS Biomedical Science, public health laboratories, clinical trials and diagnostics, pharmaceutical and biotech industries, graduate medicine, and MSc and PhD research.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), providing graduates with eligibility for Trainee Biomedical Scientist roles and associate membership of the RSB.