BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Teesside University

Programme overview

This degree covers clinical laboratory investigation in pathology, immunology and infectious disease control, alongside human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and microbiology. It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and studied at the Middlesbrough campus with opportunities at the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Cell Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology and Pathology. Year 2 covers Clinical Pharmacology, Diagnostic and Experimental Pathology, Human Development, Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology and Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics. The final year includes Clinical Biochemistry, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Haematology and Transfusion Science, Medical Microbiology and the Science Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates can become certified biomedical scientists, healthcare scientists or laboratory technicians, move into medicine or clinical disciplines such as pharmacy or physician associate roles, or work in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, quality assurance and sales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry: 96-112 UCAS tariff points and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science), for example A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma. Direct entry to Year 2 or the final year is considered for applicants with a relevant HNC, HND or prior degree study. An integrated foundation year is available for those not eligible for Year 1 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years; 4-6 years part-time

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