BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a laboratory-based degree covering how the human body works and how disease develops, with strong NHS and industry partnerships. After Year 2, students can continue on the Biomedical Science route or apply for the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science route, which includes a 15-week IBMS-approved NHS laboratory placement.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Biological Chemistry, Core Skills in Biosciences 1, Introduction to the Human Body and Systematic Physiology. The course moves on to infection and immunity, clinical biochemistry, haematology, bioinformatics, pathology, clinical microbiology and genetics, with significant laboratory work.

Career pathways

Biomedical scientist in diagnostic laboratories (NHS and private), research and development in universities, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, further study (master's or PhD), medicine, dentistry, education, and biomedical sales and marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry, standard: UCAS Tariff 102; Scottish Higher BBBC or equivalent including Highers in two sciences; A Level BCC or equivalent including A Levels in two sciences. Minimum (widening access only): UCAS Tariff 90; Scottish Higher BCCC including two sciences; A Level CCC including two sciences. Year 2 entry: 15 credit HNC Applied Sciences including DNA and Genetics and Human Body Structure and Function, with graded unit B. Year 3 entry: HND Applied Sciences including DNA and Genetics, Human Body Structure and Function and Human Metabolism, with graded units BB. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent). Applicants without typical qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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