BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and offers you exciting placement opportunities with our industry partners. The development of advanced laboratory skills are integral to this fascinating degree, which covers the broad areas of human bioscience and diagnostic science. As a Biomedical Science student, you will cover the broad areas of human bioscience and diagnostic science, including medical microbiology, immunology, histology, haematology, medical genetics and cancer alongside basic sciences such as biochemistry, physiology, molecular and cell biology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science | Department: School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cell Biology, Principles of Biochemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics and molecular biology, Fundamentals of Biomedical Science. Year 2 core modules: Biomedical Research Methods, Clinical Biochemistry, Cellular pathology, Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Advanced cell and molecular biology. Year 3 core modules: Cancer, Medical and clinical genetics, Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology, Integrated Biomedical Science, Biomedical Science Honours Project.

Career pathways

You will enjoy varied career opportunities both in the UK and overseas with this BSc in Biomedical Science. Approximately one third of our graduates decide to pursue careers in NHS and public health laboratory services, providing diagnostic, prognostic, monitoring and other support for patients.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy. A levels: BBC; Minimum Number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20; Must include Chemistry and/or Biology or relevant science. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Must include sufficient Biology and Chemistry content.; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Must include a relevant subject at Higher Level. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject, must include sufficient Biology and Chemistry content. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. IELTS: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,740 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/a3b42e32-85c4-0f62-ecb0-a2ea20ad74c6?academicYearId=2027

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