BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Bristol

Programme overview

In the first year, you will study subjects across the breadth of biology related to human health and disease. This will provide a sound, broad background in biochemistry, cell and cancer biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and virology. First-year units may include: Normal and Tumour Cells, Pharmacology 1A, Biochemistry: Cellular Composition, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Fundamentals of Body Function and Biochemistry: Cellular Processes.

Career pathways

We provide an excellent foundation for careers in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical or food industries; biomedical research; patient examination; science communication or medicine. Many of our graduates go on to pursue a PhD or MSc as the first stage of a career in biomedical research.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. A-level contextual offer: ABB including B in Chemistry and B in another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject, and Higher: AAAAB. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code B900).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 34,700 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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