Biomedicine with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedicine with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Overview
Study Biomedicine at UEA and turn your passion for human biology into real-world impact. You’ll study some of the biggest health challenges of our time – from stem cell research and ageing to cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease – placing you right at the forefront of efforts to improve human health.
Our Biomedicine with a Year Abroad degree is carefully designed to help you develop and apply advanced skills in medically related biological sciences. With a multidisciplinary approach that draws from both biology and chemistry, youl...
<strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Study Biomedicine at UEA and turn your passion for human biology into real-world impact. You’ll study some of the biggest health challenges of our time – from stem cell research and ageing to cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease – placing you right at the forefront of efforts to improve human health. <br/><br/>Our Biomedicine with a Year Abroad degree is carefully designed to help you develop and apply advanced skills in medically related biological sciences. With a multidisciplinary approach that draws from both biology and chemistry, youll gain a deep understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning modern medicine. You’ll explore areas such as human physiology, antibiotic resistance, pathogens and genetics. And you’ll discover a host of additional topics including ophthalmology, metabolic disorders and gastroenterology. In your third year, you’ll also study abroad at one of our exciting partner institutions across the globe. <br/><br/>We offer two degree programmes: BSc Biomedical Science, which is designed to train the next generation of Biomedical Scientists to work in NHS medical laboratories and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, and BSc Biomedicine which is focused on biomedical research and its translation into the clinic. If youre unsure which programme to choose, it’s helpful to know that the first-year curriculum is identical for both. This means you’ll have the flexibility to make an informed decision at the end of your first year. For instance, if you initially enrol in Biomedicine, you can switch to Biomedical Science later on—or vice versa—allowing you to tailor your degree to your developing interests and career aspirations. <br/><br/>At UEA, you’ll be taught by world-class academics, hospital consultants and practicing biomedical scientists, and you’ll have access to some of the best facilities in the country, including our state-of-the-art teaching laboratories, the Biomedical Research Centre, the Bob Champion Research and Education Building, and the Norwich Medical School, which is based on campus. These facilities house a unique human tissue bio-bank facility to store DNA and tissue samples and host cutting-edge research into cancer, antibiotic resistance, and musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disease. <br/><br/>You’ll also benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent world-renowned research institutes such as the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute and the Quadram Institute. <br/><br/><strong>Disclaimer</strong><br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: <strong>www.uea.ac.uk</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C93A
Institution Code
E14
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,B,B
including grade B in Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Distinction in 30 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 15 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Biology and 12 credits in another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Maths. Contextual Offer: 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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
with HL 5 in Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Contextual Offer: DDM in Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation. For Forensic and Criminal Investigation applicants MUST be studying ONE of the following modules: Physiology and Human Body Systems Environmental Forensics, Forensic Genetics, Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration.
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,C,C
including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
A level
A,B,B
including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. Contextual Offer: BBC including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking.
T Level
M
Accepted subjects: Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £29,300 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |











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