BSc (Hons) Biomedicine at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Biomedicine drives the discoveries that shape modern healthcare. Our BSc (Hons) Biomedicine degree gives you the scientific understanding and practical experience to explore how diseases develop, how the body responds, and how new treatments are created. You’ll begin by exploring how cells, genes, microbes and whole‑body systems function in health and disease.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Biological and Chemical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with foundation year; 5 years full-time with foundation year and placement year | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Biomedicine explores the science behind human health, disease and treatment. From the start, you’ll build a strong foundation in biological and medical sciences while developing the practical skills needed to understand how illnesses develop and how they can be diagnosed, prevented and treated. Year 1 core: Physiological Systems, Professional and Research Skills, Technical Skills Assessment Level 4, Life Sciences in Practice, Cell and Molecular Biology. Year 2 core: Cellular Science, Technical Skills Assessment Level 5, Diagnosis to Therapy, Systems Neuroscience; options: Clinical Genetics and Molecular Techniques, Blood Science. Year 3 core: Technical Skills Assessment Level 6, Biomedicine Research Project, Integrated Pathophysiology; options: Microbiology and Health, Cardiovascular Science, Immunology And Transfusion, Medical Physiology.

Career pathways

BSc (Hons) Biomedicine graduates will be prepared for a range of subject-specific careers in the healthcare, biological, and pharmaceutical sectors, ready to contribute to breakthroughs across biomedical research, clinical practice, pharmaceuticals and other scientific industries. You will be equipped to: Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in roles across local government, environmental agencies and the civil service.

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Entry requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment). BTEC/CTEC: Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science (Biomedical Science) or Applied Human Biology. Please note that the full Extended Diploma qualification is required to meet the Level 3 biological science requirement. T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff points. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with foundation year; 5

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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