BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Greater Manchester

Programme overview

Our IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree offers a comprehensive understanding of human biology from a medical perspective. You'll explore the causes of disease and the methods and technologies used to diagnose and treat disease. Our expert team will support you in gaining the understanding, knowledge, and skills that underpin careers in a wide variety of professions, such as working in hospitals and commercial laboratories, biomedical research, and postgraduate study.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 54 months part-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time, part-time, foundation year route available, placement year option | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bolton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (a mix of compulsory and optional) include Investigating Science and Personal Development, Introduction to Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Biomedical Science, Cellular Pathology, Research Science in Practice, Molecular Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Project, Professional Practice, Blood Science, Clinical Immunology, among others.

Career pathways

You're likely to wish to pursue registration as a biomedical scientist to work in NHS clinical pathology laboratories. This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

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Entry requirements

104 UCAS points. Your Level 3 subjects must include biology (or equivalent); for instance, A-level Biology or BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. Please note that Health and Social Care is not usually acceptable as a biology-related subject. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn't your first language, you'll need IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band (or equivalent) to meet the HCPC and IBMS's English language requirements. Please visit the HCPC's Certificate of English language proficiency web page for more information and details of the other English language tests they accept. If you later wish to transfer to our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with placement year course and are successful in your transfer application, you'll need to meet further conditions to secure your placement. We'll discuss these with you during levels HE4 and HE5 of the course.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Home/EU tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £29,370 Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee, first year of study; total course fee £52,500 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 54 months part-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://evision.bolton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=B940-D&code2=0005

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