Have alternative qualifications or dont quite meet our entry criteria? Our introductory year will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment to progress to our undergraduate biomedical sciences degree. Your natural inquisitive personality and fascination for the science behind clinical practice will help you to become a biomedical scientist, carving out a career in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the advancement of modern medicine.
**Course Overview**
Biomedical science is the study of the health and diseases of the human body to...
Have alternative qualifications or dont quite meet our entry criteria? Our introductory year will develop your skills and confidence in a supportive, dynamic environment to progress to our undergraduate biomedical sciences degree. Your natural inquisitive personality and fascination for the science behind clinical practice will help you to become a biomedical scientist, carving out a career in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and the advancement of modern medicine.<br/><br/>**Course Overview**<br/>Biomedical science is the study of the health and diseases of the human body to improve health. Because biomedical scientists need a wide range of knowledge and skills, youll study a wide range of modules on our biomedical sciences degree course. You will get an in-depth understanding of the complex science behind the cause, consequence, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses. You will learn how science can be applied to clinical practice and research, ultimately to make a difference to human lives through the diagnosis and treatment of disease.<br/><br/>By putting your lab coat on you will put theory into practice in our brand-new laboratories, getting a sound knowledge of cellular pathology, genetics, the human immune system, and biochemical pathways. We’ll delve deep into blood sciences and clinical biochemistry on this biomedical sciences degree, giving you the opportunity to expand your knowledge of diagnostic approaches, researching clinical markers, screening techniques and the role biomedical scientists can play in saving lives and improving health. Our degree is accredited with the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Degrees accredited by the IBMS, ensure you are studying a programme that will give you the right background, knowledge, and skills to move forward to train to become a biomedical scientist on successful completion of your degree. Degree accreditation means that your programme covers all elements of knowledge and skills that satisfy the QAA benchmark statements for Biomedical Science degrees. Our programme provides flexibility to explore varied areas of biology such as cell and molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, immunology, genetics, and medical microbiology.<br/><br/>*On This Course You Will... *<br/>- Your first year will give you a firm foundation in the scientific, intellectual and investigative skills and knowledge needed to progress to the BSc Biomedical Science degree course.<br/><br/><br/>- Be assigned a personal tutor who will not just be your academic point of contact on the course but will, along with our careers service, help you to consider the wide range of jobs and further study options a degree in biomedical science can give you.<br/><br/><br/>- Be involved with other science students on other courses to get a wider appreciation of the biological sciences in an industrial, academic, economic, and social context.<br/><br/><br/>- Get time in labs to conduct experiments and procedures planned for you. But also learn to plan and carry out your own experiments independently with support and guidance.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain an appreciation of the advances at the forefront of biomedical science.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Carlisle - Fusehill Street
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C913
Institution Code
C99
Points of Entry
Foundation
48
Must have studied Biology or Applied Science at Level 3. Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table. Please check selection criteria for any additional entry requirements.
D,D,D,D
To include Biology or Applied Science
P:45
Must be science based, need to pass all 60 credits, 45 at level 3
PPP
Science based
A
Must have studied Biology or Applied Science
Pass (D or E)
Healthcare Science; Health and Science T-levels are accepted for this programme.
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