Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Northumbria gives you the scientific knowledge, laboratory skills, and professional credibility to pursue a career at the forefront of healthcare and medical science. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this course spans cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and pathology - building the breadth of understanding that today's employers look for. Explore disease at the cellular and molecular level, get hands-on with industry-standard equipment, and take part in a research project in your final year.

Faculty: School of Geography and Natural Sciences | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad; 6 years Part Time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cell Biology and Genetics, Practical Skills, Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Introductory Pathological Sciences; Year 2 core modules: Microbiology and Immunology, Biology of Disease, Cellular and Transfusion Science, Medical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Bioscience Research & Analysis; Year 4 core modules: Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research Project, Molecular Cell Interactions, Pathology in Practice, Advanced Analytical Techniques. Optional modules include Genomics, Drug Design and Development, Biomedicine In Focus.

Career pathways

The skills you develop, including critical thinking, data handling, problem-solving, and scientific communication, are transferable across healthcare, research, and beyond. Graduates of this course can aspire to advance into careers such as Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Scientist, Research Scientist, or roles within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. Subject Requirements: Applicants will need Grade B in A Level Biology, or recognised equivalent. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: B940.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,500 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad; 6 years Part Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUSBOM1&code2=0013

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