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Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science forms an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and covers the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.
Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at BU?
• Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease
• Understand the theories, concep...
Biomedical Science forms an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and covers the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.
Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at BU?
• Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease
• Understand the theories, concepts and principles relevant to different disciplines in biomedical science as well as the wider application of these to address societal needs
• Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in biomedical science and how to conduct your own biomedical science research
• Complete a 30-week placement in year three to experience some essential and fascinating insights for your future career
• Explore different techniques for developing medicine and how they are used to treat illness in the human body in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
• Within 15 months of graduating, 96% of our students are in employment or further study (source DiscoverUni 2023)
Biomedical Science is a rapidly growing area of study and graduates are highly sought after by a diverse range of organisations, not only medical, but those involved in other scientific and related technical research and development.
We expect most of our graduates will want to progress their particular area of interest, either by making an original contribution to knowledge in their field by further postgraduate study, or by working in a diagnostic, pharmaceutical or research organisation.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A51-A27
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
T Level
120 UCAS tariff points
UCAS Tariff
112.0
128.0
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of two A-levels.
Scottish Higher
112 - 128 tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction* (112 UCAS tariff points)
Extended Project
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction* (112 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
An overall score of 30-32 points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two principal subjects.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, International, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, EU | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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