BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science explores the science behind human health, disease and therapeutics, taught by researchers and NHS staff. Students can apply to transfer to BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science for a year-long NHS laboratory placement after year 2.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Human Anatomy and Physiology (Cells to Systems), Human Metabolism, Human Disease, Infection and Immunity, Study Skills and Personal Development, and Interprofessional Learning. Year 2: Placements and Employability and Interprofessional Learning. Final year: Personal Research Project plus options such as Molecular and Cellular Pathology, Clinical Microbiology, Transplantation and Transfusion Science, Cellular Basis of Immunity and Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics.

Career pathways

Roles range across specialist laboratories, research, education and management; graduates of the Applied Biomedical Science route are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 120 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred, not necessarily Mathematics and English. A levels: 120 points from a minimum of three A levels including grade B in Biology/Human Biology and grade B in a relevant second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography, Psychology or IT); General Studies excluded. BTEC: DMM depending on units studied. Access to HE: 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 in Biology and 15 in a second relevant science, remaining 15 at Merit or above. T level: Merit overall (Health or Science preferred). International Baccalaureate: 26 points including grade 4 in Higher Level Biology and a second science. English language (international): IELTS overall 6.0 with at least 6.0 in all elements. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Duration: 3 years

Health Sciences