BSc (Hons) Biomedicine at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Explore the biological mechanisms of disease through research-led teaching and advanced laboratory investigation. Share your first year with Biomedical Science before choosing your specialist pathway. Biomedicine explores how molecular and cellular processes drive human health and disease.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: School of Biological Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad | Study mode: full-time (placement year available) (year abroad available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year provides a strong scientific foundation in the biology of human health and disease. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Professional Skills for Biosciences, Introduction to Biomedicine, Biological Chemistry, Cell Biology and Physiology, Molecular Biology and Genetics.

Career pathways

With a degree in Biomedicine, you could develop a career as a: Biomedical Research Scientist: Investigate disease mechanisms in universities, research institutes, or pharmaceutical laboratories Biotechnology Scientist: Develop new diagnostics, vaccines, and biological technologies for healthcare Pharmaceutical Scientist: Support drug discovery, clinical trials, and the development of new medicines Graduate Entry Medicine Student: Use your biomedical science background to progress into medical training Science Policy Advisor: Apply scientific expertise in regulatory, advisory, or science communication roles

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels ABB including Biology or Human Biology plus 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. For Forensic and Criminal Investigation applicants MUST be studying ONE of the following modules: Physiology and Human... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade C or grade 4 and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4. 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: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; 4 years full-time with year abroad

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