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Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Choosing a degree in biomedical science opens the door to a fascinating world of medical advancements, research, and innovation. With diverse career opportunities in labs, hospitals, and biotech companies, this IBMS-accredited degree offers you a chance to make a real impact on human health and scientific discovery. Biomedical science is the laboratory science that underpins disease diagnosis and management, focussing on how cells, organs and systems function in the body.
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Year 1 core modules: Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biomedical Science, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, Molecules to Cells. Year 2 core modules: Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Genetics. Year 3 core modules: Study Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Biosciences Research Project, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Global Health Challenges, Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology, Pathobiology.
Our IBMS-accredited Biomedical Science BSc (Study Abroad) is a path to employment as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS. The degree also opens up research-based careers investigating causes and treatment of human diseases and conditions.
A levels: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science to include sufficient Biology and Chemistry content. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This should include sufficient Biology and other science content. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component for this programme.
Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source
International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source
Duration: Full time 4 years
Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/
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