BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

Biomedical scientists play a crucial role in advancing our knowledge when it comes to diagnosing, preventing, and curing disease. This degree sets you up to make a significant contribution to scientific progression in the field through applied learning, practical experience and employment-focused skill development. You start with the foundation sciences that underpin much of modern medicine before exploring rapidly advancing areas such as biotechnology and vaccine development.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences | Department: Life Sciences | Study mode: full-time; full-time (with professional practice year option) | Intake: September, January | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Microbiology and biochemistry; Human anatomy and physiology; Molecular genetics; Skills in biomedical science; Chemistry; Skills in science; Medical physiology; Human metabolism; Medical microbiology; Haematology and transfusion science.

Career pathways

The course provides a base to pursue a career in hospital laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and/or postgraduate entry into higher biomedical, biological science or graduate-entry medicine/dentistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. Must include A-level Maths/Science or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. UCAS code: BC99 / BC98.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September, January

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