BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Pathway at Glasgow Caledonian University

A GCU Pathways programme: students study an HNC Applied Science at Glasgow Kelvin College in the first year, then transfer to Year 2 of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at GCU. The course is described as the only Biomedical Science course with placement in Glasgow approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, and is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. It builds knowledge in cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology, with a work-based placement in a Scottish hospital by selection.

Duration: 4 years full time (Year 1 HNC Applied Science at Glasgow Kelvin College, Years 2-4 at GCU)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 2 modules include Infection and Immunity, Cellular Regulation and Metabolism, Core Skills in Biosciences 2, Biomedical Science Clinical Skills, Clinical Biochemistry and Haematology, followed by Year 3 (Biomedical Science or Applied Biomedical Science) and Year 4.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as Biomedical Scientists after additional hospital laboratory training and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council, or as Research Scientists, Academic Researchers or Laboratory/Research Technicians, or move to postgraduate study (PhD, MSc), teaching, medicine or dentistry. Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science are eligible to apply for HCPC registration on completion.

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