BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science at University of Westminster

Programme overview

A part-time degree for people employed in an approved, accredited biomedical science laboratory, covering human health and disease with a focus on diagnosis and disease mechanisms from a laboratory perspective. It is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

Duration: 4 years part-time (day release) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Early modules cover Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Functional Anatomy and Human Physiology, followed by Applied Pathobiology, Infection and Immunity, Medical Genetics and Genomics, Metabolic Biochemistry and Research Methods. Final-year modules include Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology, Diagnostic Biochemistry and Haematology, Medical Microbiology in the Genomics Era, a Final Year Project in Life Sciences and a Registration Training Portfolio.

Career pathways

Accredited by IBMS and RSB, supporting professional development within biomedical science laboratories.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A levels CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths; T levels 96 UCAS Tariff points; International Baccalaureate 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 4 in two Higher Level science subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in Applied Science; BTEC Diploma DD in Applied Science; Access course 96 UCAS Tariff points in Science. The course is open only to applicants employed in a suitable accredited UK biomedical laboratory able to support work-based learning, with a written statement of employer support, and an Enhanced DBS check is required. English language for applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component; HCPC registration requires students to be capable of IELTS 7.0 with no component below 6.5 at graduation. Applicants without the necessary qualifications may take the Biomedical and Physiological Sciences Foundation Degree first and then progress to the final two years.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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