Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Why Biomedical Science at UEA?
Train for a vital healthcare career helping to diagnose diseases in real clinical laboratory settings. Our IBMS-accredited degree prepares you for registration and employment in NHS pathology laboratories.
Why choose UEA?
* Professional accreditation: IBMS-accredited course meeting national standards for Biomedical Scientist training and NHS laboratory careers
* Clinical collaboration: Taught with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital clinicians a...
Why Biomedical Science at UEA?
Train for a vital healthcare career helping to diagnose diseases in real clinical laboratory settings. Our IBMS-accredited degree prepares you for registration and employment in NHS pathology laboratories.
Why choose UEA?
* Professional accreditation: IBMS-accredited course meeting national standards for Biomedical Scientist training and NHS laboratory careers
* Clinical collaboration: Taught with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital clinicians and senior biomedical scientists using real clinical case material
* Flexible pathways: Shared first year with Biomedicine lets you switch courses as your career interests develop
What is BSc Biomedical Science?
Biomedical Science applies laboratory science to understanding, diagnosing and monitoring disease to support patient care.
You’ll study haematology, immunology, microbiology and genetics, learning how laboratory tests guide treatment decisions.
The course progresses from core cell biology and human physiology to complex diagnostics and includes an independent research project. Graduates successfully enter NHS laboratories, research, and healthcare industries.
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Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A71-I69
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. Contextual offer: BBC including Biology/Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
T Level
Accepted subjects are: Science.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including A in Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
including 12 Level 3 credits in Biology and 12 Level 3 credits in another Science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Biology and 12 credits in another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Maths at Merit.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including HL5 in Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Contextual offer: DMM Applicants studying Forensic and Criminal Investigation must be taking one of the following modules: Physiology and Human Body Systems, Environmental Forensics, Forensic Genetics, or Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted subjects and combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
A level
Contextual Offer: CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Contextual Offer: MMP
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Not accepted
T Level
Not accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International | £29,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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