BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Portsmouth

Programme overview

Prepare for a career as a biomedical scientist with this IBMS and RSB accredited degree. Work for a year at an IBMS-approved laboratory, allowing you to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC when you graduate. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement | Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Fundamentals of Biomedical Science; Pathobiology; Fundamentals of Biomedical Research; Computational Biology and Bioinformatics; Development, Stem Cells and Differentiation; Business for Bioscience; Advanced Pathobiology; Genetic Sciences and Integrated Pathology; Clinical Case Studies; Biomedical Research.

Career pathways

Whether it's processing tests for diseases such as coronavirus or providing diagnosis services to GPs, accident and emergency departments and other health services, registered Biomedical Scientists play a key role in public health. They analyse fluid and tissue samples from patients in order to identify diseases or evaluate the effectiveness of different treatments.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB-BBC. UCAS points - 112-120 from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 40 points from Biology and 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. T-levels - Merit. Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences). BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM. Must be in a Science or Applied Science subject. International Baccalaureate - 27. English language: IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. UCAS: 3 years full-time course code — B94L; 4 years full-time with work placement course code – B940.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.port.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-biomedical-science

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