Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a four-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS.
You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or ...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a four-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.<br/><br/>In Year One, you’ll participate in Science Week at Public Health England (PHE) in Colindale. In Year Two, you can visit hospitals in the Eastern Region and beyond.<br/><br/>You’ll spend Year Three on placement within the NHS, spending time with NHS professionals to improve your laboratory skills and develop your understanding of the different career paths in this sector. You’ll also be able to complete your Final Year research project while on placement, supervised by highly experienced NHS professionals.<br/><br/>In your Final Year, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on a fast-tracked path to a career in the NHS as a biomedical scientist or medical researcher.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B991
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
We will consider science based Access to Higher Education Diplomas. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
30
or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Mathematics grade 4 if not taken at Higher Level. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
T Level
D
For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,360 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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