BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

Join the frontline of medical discovery with hands-on lab experience from day one. Explore key areas like genetics, infection and cancer medicine, guided by expert academics who’ll prepare you for roles in healthcare, scientific research, or further study.

Department: Biosciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; part-time no fixed duration | Study mode: full-time, part-time, sandwich/placement year option | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Introduction to Biomedical Science, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Infection & Immunity, Microbiology; Level 5 (Year 2): Medical Microbiology, Genomics & Bioinformatics, Clinical Immunology, Haematology, Clinical Biochemistry, Cell & Tissue Pathology, Research: Skills & Proposal; Level 6 (final year): Research: Project, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Biotechnology.

Career pathways

Explore key areas like genetics, infection and cancer medicine, guided by expert academics who’ll prepare you for roles in healthcare, scientific research, or further study. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and employability through work-based modules, ranging from short internships to year-long placements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112 – 128 UCAS tariff points (A-level BBC; BTEC DMM; T-level Pass). GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code B100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate fee (fee band B) per taught year; 2026/27 table, inflationary uplifts may apply in later years. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year; part-time no fixed duration

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