BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Bradford

Programme overview

Explore the causes of disease that have a major global impact at a systems, cellular and molecular level. You will learn how biomedical research is helping researchers and clinicians develop novel therapeutic strategies and inform government health policy. As part of our frontline medical team, biomedical scientists in healthcare laboratories are involved in over 70% of UK diagnoses and play vital roles in monitoring chronic diseases.

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, Laboratory and Professional Skills 1, Genetics. Second year (core): Immunology, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Clinical and Analytical Biochemistry, Pathology, Medical Microbiology and Infection Science, Laboratory and Professional Skills 2, Molecular Biology. Third year (optional): School of Chemistry and Biosciences Placement Experience. Final year (core): Biology of Disease, Biomedical Science Research Project, Clinical Genetics and Genomic Medicine. Final year (optional): School of Chemistry and Biosciences Study Abroad Experience, Diagnostics in Biochemistry and Immunology, Diagnostic Histopathology, Diagnostic Microbiology, Cancer Biology, Industry, Innovation and Healthcare, Research Design, Science Education.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points. A levels: BBC to include A level in a relevant Science subject at grade B or above. T levels: Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (please list units on your application so we can assess). Applicants on Access Programmes: 112 UCAS tariff points. Applicants must be studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Science subject and achieve a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 120 UCAS tariff points, to include HL Chemistry or Biology at grade 6, 1 other subject at grade 6 and a third subject at grade 5. Plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5, or SL 7 with no subskills below 6. A level / BTEC Extended Diploma applicants - GCSE English, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted). Access programme applicants - GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted). English language requirements: 6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5 (a requirement of the accrediting body - Institute of Biomedical Science). Applicants also need to have equivalent qualifications to GCSE Grade C or 4 in Science and Maths. UCAS code: C900 (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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