Overview
We list Biomedical Science BSc because it keeps coming up in counselling sessions, and because the spread of entry terms across the UK is wider than most applicants expect. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Biomedical Science leads into a regulated profession, which shapes both the teaching and the assessment. We currently work with 17 universities on this course across 14 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £38.500 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
To work as a biomedical scientist in an NHS laboratory the course must be IBMS accredited and you must complete a registration portfolio, so check both before applying. Without that route the degree still leads into research, industry and diagnostics.
Roles graduates go into
- Biomedical scientist, once registered
- Laboratory or research scientist
- Clinical trials associate
- Quality and validation scientist
- Medical laboratory assistant
- Technical specialist for diagnostics suppliers
Where they work
- NHS pathology laboratories
- Private diagnostics providers
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- Research institutes and universities
- Public health laboratories
After the course
HCPC registration through an IBMS accredited degree and a completed registration training portfolio.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £38,500