Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
The ultimate aim of biomedical sciences is to understand the human bodys function. It looks at the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels, both in health and disease.
Biomedical scientists integrate the knowledge they gain from research, across a range of related disciplines, and apply it to the analysis of disease mechanisms.
The basic research they carry out is fundamental for developments and innovation in disease:
* diagnosis
* treatment
* prevention
Biomedical scientists develop individual sc...
The ultimate aim of biomedical sciences is to understand the human bodys function. It looks at the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels, both in health and disease. <br/><br/>Biomedical scientists integrate the knowledge they gain from research, across a range of related disciplines, and apply it to the analysis of disease mechanisms. <br/><br/>The basic research they carry out is fundamental for developments and innovation in disease: <br/><br/><br/>* diagnosis <br/><br/><br/>* treatment <br/><br/><br/>* prevention <br/><br/><br/>Biomedical scientists develop individual scientific, experimental and critical skills. These can contribute to major improvements in human health and the treatment of illness.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C190
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.
A level
A,A,B
AAB. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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