BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Biomedical scientists conduct laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease. They are critical to the running of diagnostic laboratories, A&E, operating theatres, many other hospital, GP and outpatient departments and NHS Blood and Transplant services. Based in a laboratory, you’ll investigate a wide range of medical conditions from blood disorders and cancer to hepatitis and meningitis.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Human Physiology, Introductory Microbiology, Cell Biology, Molecules of Life, Genetics, Work based learning and Professional Practice 1. Second year (core): Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry, Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Infection Science, Molecular Biology, Work-based learning and Professional Practice 2. Final year (core): Pregnancy and Paediatric Blood Science, Diagnostics in Biochemistry and Immunology, Diagnostic Histopathology, Applications of Cytopathology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Parasitology and Fungal Infections, Applied Genetics, Work-based learning and Professional Practice 3, among others.

Career pathways

Career options for graduates of this course include: Microbiologist, Toxicologist, Embryologist, Veterinary laboratory technician, Medical sales representative.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points. A levels: BBB, to include either A level Biology or Chemistry minimum grade B. Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards). T levels: Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science. BTEC Extended Diploma: BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD or BTEC Diploma at DD (Diploma must be taken alongside other qualifications to meet the minimum required UCAS tariff points) in a relevant Science subject to include either 6 of the mandatory units from Group A below plus 2 of the optional units from Group B below OR 6 units from Group B, with all units passed with a minimum grade of Merit: Group A: Principles and Applications of Science I. Principles and Applications of Science II: Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques. Laboratory Techniques and their Application/Laboratory Skills. Investigative Project: Science Investigation Skills. Contemporary Issues in Science: Group B. Physiology of Human Body Systems: Human Regulation and Reproduction. Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways: Genetics and Genetic Engineering. Diseases and Infections: Applications of Inorganic Chemistry. Applications of Organic Chemistry: Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques. Industrial Chemical Reactions: Practical Chemical Analysis. Biomedical Science: Applicants on Access Programmes. 122 UCAS tariff points. UCAS code: C400 (full-time).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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