BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of East London

Programme overview

Whether it's investigating a type of cancer or understanding the cause of food poisoning, biomedical scientists play a crucial role in diagnosing disease and evaluating effective treatment. Without biomedical scientists, hospitals couldn't treat patients effectively. This biomedical science course is ideal for those who would like to work as a biomedical scientist in the NHS or private laboratories.

Faculty: School of Health, Sport and Bioscience | Department: Department of Bioscience | Duration: 3/4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Professional Practice in Science (Mental Wealth), Essential Chemistry, Cell Biology, Introduction to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Fundamentals in Human Anatomy and Physiology, Fundamentals in Microbiology, Human Disease and Clinical Practice, Molecular Biology & Genetics.

Career pathways

Biomedical science graduates from UEL have gone on to work in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals and specialist laboratories. Past graduates are now working at organisations including Great Ormond Street Hospital, Barts, Lewisham Hospital and the Royal London.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112 UCAS points (standard offer); 96 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects including Grade B in Biology or Chemistry; BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) in Applied Science or relevant (science-based subject); BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) at least Merit in relevant subjects; Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject; T Levels in a relevant subject; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, including Higher Level Grade 4 in Biology or Chemistry; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English. English: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3/4 years full-time

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