BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Our Biomedical Science BSc degree is designed to help you play a key role in identifying diseases, monitoring treatment and undertaking research into infectious diseases and other pathologies. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Faculty: School of Human Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Anatomy & Physiology 1, Anatomy & Physiology 2, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Fundamentals of Molecular Biology, General Microbiology, Laboratory Skills and Techniques, Professional Studies. Year 2: Blood Science, Fundamentals of Medicinal Chemistry, Infection Science 1, Infection Science 2, Methods of Bioanalytical Analysis, Tissue Science 1, Tissue Science 2, Infection Control, Parasitology, Work Placement (for Life Sciences). Year 3: Advanced Blood Science, Advanced Infection Science, Advanced Tissue Science, Clinical Biochemistry, Project, Systems Pathology, Genomics, Medical Genetics, Programming for Science.

Career pathways

Many graduates go on to careers in hospital and private medical laboratories as healthcare assistants, phlebotomists and biomedical scientists. Previous students have found work with companies such as NHS pathology laboratories and The Doctors Laboratory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should also have: GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above (or equivalent). Successful applicants normally achieve one of the following: a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an A Level, which must include a minimum C grade in Biology and Chemistry, or Physics, or Psychology (or equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3; Extended Diploma/Diploma; or Advanced Diploma; or Progression Diploma; or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits) Applicants with Advanced Diploma qualifications should also: achieve a minimum of 120 UCAS points from a completed Diploma; take level 3 qualifications in Biology and Chemistry, in addition to your Advanced Diploma; English Language Testing System (IELTS) standard level 6.5 or equivalent English language: If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our higher requirements.

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

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B900-DF

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