Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.

You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

B940

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C

to include two science subjects e.g. Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Application of Math, Psychology or Environmental Science

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

to include two sciences at HL 4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

in Applied Science

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H3,H3,H3

to include two sciences e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths

Scottish HNC

Level 1: HNC in relevant science subject (e.g. Applied Sciences) with graded unit C Year 2: HNC 15 credits in relevant subject - graded unit B to include DNA and Genetics, and Human Body Structure and Function

Scottish HND

Pass

Year 3: HND in relevant subject - graded units BB to include DNA and Genetics, Human Body Structure and Function, and Human Metabolism

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

A level

B,C,C

to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology and Life & Health Science

T Level

M

Health and Science: Science

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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