Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Course Overview - Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.
You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the...
Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.
You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals.
The majority of our graduates find employment in NHS clinical laboratories. Some secure posts in industry, working as part of a research team in pharmaceutical development, biological product research and manufacture or conducting research in government, health service and university laboratories.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-06
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A26-C64
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology and Life & Health Science.
T Level
Health and Science: Science
Scottish HNC
Level 1: HNC in relevant science subject (e.g. Applied Sciences) with graded unit C Year 2: HNC 15 credits in relevant subject (e.g. Applied Sciences) with graded unit B to include DNA and Genetics, and Human Body Structure and Function.
Scottish HND
Level 3 entry: HND in relevant subject (e.g. Applied Sciences/Applied Biological Sciences) - graded units BB to include DNA and Genetics, Human Body Structure and Function, and Human Metabolism.
Scottish Higher
to include two science subjects e.g. Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Application of Math, Psychology to Environmental Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include two sciences at HL 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
to include two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics to Maths.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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