BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is an IBMS-accredited degree covering disease, genetics, human health and laboratory science, providing the academic foundation to progress towards registration as a Biomedical Scientist without further academic qualifications. The university works with around 30 NHS Trusts and has industry links with Roche Diagnostics. Students complete a minimum of 105 hours of work placement built into the course, and can take a placement year.

Duration: BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year or a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The curriculum is shaped by NHS laboratory practice and diagnostic testing developments, combining biological science with extensive laboratory experience, simulated pathology laboratories, professional skills and data analysis.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into NHS and healthcare laboratory roles, including registered Biomedical Scientist, and into clinical research, public health, diagnostic development, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, regulatory affairs, quality management and science communication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. A BSc (Hons) with a Foundation Year is available for applicants who do not meet direct entry requirements; the first year is studied at City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate and other international qualifications are considered in line with standard entry requirements, possibly with subject-specific grades. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (university standard; PTE Academic 59 overall with at least 54 in each area is also accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time at Stoke-on-Trent campus, including placement-year route; UK / Channel Islands. Placement year discounted to no more than 20% of the normal fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time at Stoke-on-Trent campus Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: BSc (Hons): 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year or a foundation year; 4-9 years part-ti

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