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Health Sciences

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a progressive, challenging course which focuses on the latest advances in medical research aimed at preventing ill health and prolonging life. With current prevalent community health problems, this degree is highly relevant right now and you can expect to have strong career prospects. Biomedical Science is a broad discipline of modern medical science.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Biomedical Science  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Biomedical Science, Chemistry of Life, Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Genetics, Introduction to Health Research, Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Immunology. Year 2 core modules: Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, Diagnostic Molecular Biology, Haematology and transfusion science, Cellular Pathology.

Career pathways

You will graduate with skills that put you at the forefront of advances in medical health. Biomedical science is key to any healthcare science and allows you to pursue a career in a broad range of fields, such as clinical sciences, pharmaceutical science, and biomedical research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2026 entry: UCAS points: 120; A Level: BBB (At least a grade C or above in a Science-based subject including Biology, Human Biology or Applied Science); T Level: Merit in Science; BTEC: DDM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years

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