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Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science offers a hands-on approach to learning.
You’ll get a strong grounding in modern biomedicine, and study the basic scientific core subjects and the biology of disease, alongside specialist biomedical subjects.
Gain wide-ranging experience through placements and internships and develop expertise in the areas that interest you most.
Work at the cutting-edge of biomedical science, using highly specialised equipment.
If you choose the sandwich option, you’ll spend your third year working with an employer or at another universi...
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science offers a hands-on approach to learning. <br/><br/>You’ll get a strong grounding in modern biomedicine, and study the basic scientific core subjects and the biology of disease, alongside specialist biomedical subjects. <br/>Gain wide-ranging experience through placements and internships and develop expertise in the areas that interest you most. <br/><br/>Work at the cutting-edge of biomedical science, using highly specialised equipment.<br/><br/>If you choose the sandwich option, you’ll spend your third year working with an employer or at another university, in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, research or wider sector. This could be in the UK, in Europe or further afield. <br/><br/>With a strong focus on the application of science in the real world, this course is excellent preparation for wide-ranging science careers.<br/><br/>Our graduates work in increasingly diverse types of roles. Most go into biomedical science, working in research and development for organisations in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Frenchay Campus
Course Address
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C980
Institution Code
B80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Access to HE Diploma
15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you're studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email Admissions. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page: https://www.uwe.ac.uk/courses/applying/undergraduate-applications/entry-requirements
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1 in Biology or Chemistry.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
You'll need a minimum of five units in Biology or Chemistry. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application.
A level
Grade B or above in Biology or Chemistry. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.
T Level
Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements.
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