BSc (Hons) Biomedicine at Aston University

Programme overview

Biology is a rich and dynamic field that explores everything from the structure of living organisms and their life cycles to how they adapt and interact with their environment. Biomedicine builds on this foundation, diving deeper into fascinating areas such as biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, microbiology, and human physiology. At Aston University’s School of Biosciences, studying biomedicine means more than just lectures and textbooks.

Faculty: College of Health and Life Sciences | Department: School of Biosciences | Duration: 3 or 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional/integrated placement year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Placement year core modules: Biosciences Placement.

Career pathways

Our biosciences graduates are highly sought after by leading organisations across healthcare, research, and industry. Recent alumni have launched successful careers with employers such as Abbott Laboratories, Asterand Bioscience, NHS Trusts, The Binding Site, IVC Brunel Healthcare, National Milk Laboratories, secondary schools, and universities including Aston and Warwick.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: BBC in three A Level subjects, which must include Biology; BCC in three A Level subjects, which must include Biology plus grade B in Extended Project Qualification (EPQ); CCC in three-level subjects, which must include Biology for our contextual offer scheme.*. IB: Standard offer: 29 points overall in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, which must include 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects. These subjects must include Biology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. IB Middle Years Programme: Applicants require Grade 4 in Maths. Home applicants require Grade 4 in English. International applicants must meet the relevant IELTS requirements. See 'international applicants' section for further details.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 22,575 a year (2027/28). First year tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 or 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/0e4a7f95-2041-dc86-8ba5-05ffdce6a087/biomedicine?studyYear=2027

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