Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science\
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.
You’ll be taught by active researchers, including NHS staff and biomedical science practitioners. From the start, you’ll gain practical lab experience, and in your final year, you’ll have a whole term dedicated to your own research project – a rare opportunity to focus and build skills that prepare...
Biomedical Science\
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.
You’ll be taught by active researchers, including NHS staff and biomedical science practitioners. From the start, you’ll gain practical lab experience, and in your final year, you’ll have a whole term dedicated to your own research project – a rare opportunity to focus and build skills that prepare you for work or further study.
The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology, while our four-year Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice course has Advanced Accreditation. Whether you're aiming for a career in the NHS, research, pharmaceuticals or graduate medicine, this course gives you the knowledge, lab skills and confidence to make it happen.
Year in Professional Practice
This course has Advanced Accreditation. Whether you're aiming for a career in the NHS, research, pharmaceuticals or graduate medicine, this course gives you the knowledge, lab skills and confidence to make it happen.
Year Abroad
Expand your horizons and tailor your degree to suit you with a year abroad, where you'll study at one of our partner institutions for a year. Studying abroad helps you grow in confidence and enhances your employability. You'll make friends in the country you're studying in and meet other adventurous students from around the world.
Foundation Year
This is an excellent conversion course for applicants who don't meet the academic requirements for direct entry but have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.
Course Information
4 option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-26
Campus
Canterbury campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A08-I25
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
B,C,C
B,B,B
BBB including Biology grade B or Double Award Applied Science at grade BB
T Level
overall in Science with a minimum of grade B in the core (including grade B in the paper B written examination)
UCAS Tariff
104.0
120.0
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 24.0, offer-merit: 18.0, offer-pass: 3.0
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant science subjects at merit grade or above in Combined Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Maths GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
DDM
Subjects likely to be acceptable are Applied Science, Biomedical Science or Medical Science
T Level
Pass overall in Science with C or more in the core components.
A level
including either a Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Sport, Psychology or Mathematics at grade D
UCAS Tariff
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science, Biomedical Science, Medical Science, Sport or Sports Coaching. All other subjects are considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including a HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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