BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire

Programme overview

A big focus is how scientists use laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis. You will learn about the structure and function of tissues and organs in normal and disease states.

Faculty: School of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences | Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Part Time, 6 years; Sandwich, 4 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (sandwich placement year available) | Intake: September 2027; September 2028; September 2029; September 2030 | Location: Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Degree programmes are structured into levels, 4, 5 and 6. These correspond to your first, second and third/final year of study. Compulsory modules include Human Physiology with Pharmacology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Core Biochemistry, Cell and Microbiology, Practical and Transferable Skills, Microbiology of Disease, Principles of Immunology…

Career pathways

Our Biosciences graduates are highly sought after by employers in the industry due to the reputation of our teaching, the vocational element to our degrees and the fact that many of our students already have a year's…

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer (2026/27): UCAS points: 112–120; A Level: BBC–BBB. Required subjects: At least two science A Levels in Chemistry (C); or Biology (C); and another science-based subject (C).; BTEC: DMM–DDM. Required Subject: BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (depending on optional units studied).; Access Course Tariff: Access to Science Diploma with 45 Level credits at merit profile. UCAS code: B990.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (UK fee) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,450 a year (2026/2027). Full-time tuition fee for the 2026/2027 academic year (international fee) Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028; September 2029; September 2030

Duration: Full Time, 3 years; Part Time, 6 years; Sandwich, 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/biomedical-science

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