BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with a Placement Year in NHS at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Train for a vital healthcare career helping to diagnose diseases in real clinical laboratory settings. Our IBMS-accredited degree prepares you for registration and employment in NHS pathology laboratories. The course progresses from core cell biology and human physiology to complex diagnostics and includes an independent research project.

What you will study

Your first year introduces the scientific foundations of biomedical science and biomedicine. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Biological Chemistry, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Professional Skills for Biosciences. Year 2: Human Physiology. Year 4: Cancer Biology, Translational Biomedicine, Infection and Immunity. Placement Year: Year in NHS.

Career pathways

With a degree in Biomedical Science with a Placement Year, you could develop a career as a: Biomedical Scientist: Analyse patient samples in diagnostic laboratories to support disease diagnosis and treatment Clinical Laboratory Scientist: Work in specialist or private laboratories supporting medical testing and screening programmes Regulatory Affairs Scientist: Evaluate medicines, medical technologies, and safety standards for regulatory organisations Biotechnology Scientist: Develop diagnostics, vaccines, and new biological technologies for healthcare Pharmaceutical Scientist: Research, test, and develop medicines within pharmaceutical companies

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels ABB including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. Contextual offer: BBC including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation Contextual offer: DMM in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation Applicants studying Forensic and Criminal Investigation must be taking one of the following modules: Physiology and Human... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C, and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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