University of Aberdeen campus

Health Sciences

BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The primary goal of Biomedical Science is to enhance understanding of human body function in health and disease. Want to see if this programme is right for you? Try a taster session!

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1, Introduction to Medical Sciences, Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2, The Cell and Year 2.

Career pathways

he Biomedical Sciences degree primarily prepares you to follow a broad range of careers in science relating to medicine. In this respect, the quality of your training will permit you to take advantage of international career opportunities in research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: ABBB Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. Widening Access: BBB Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English and Mathematics (or equivalent) are required at Grade C or above. A LEVELS Standard: BBB Widening Access: BBC Two Mathematics / Science subjects are required (Biology preferred) GCSE English or English Language, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biology or Dual Award Science (or equivalent) are required at Grade C/4 or above. IRISH LEAVING CERTIFICATE Five subjects at Higher with two at H2 and three at H3. H2 is required in two Mathematics / Science subjects (Biology preferred). O4 in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Biology are also required. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL including in the degree subject(s) and at least two Science / Mathematics subjects. Biology at HL6 is preferred. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £18,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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