Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Why choose this course?
Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is relevant and employer ready, utilising a partnership between Wrexham University and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).
This course:
• Is taught by academics across the university, biomedical scientists and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.
• Includes modules led and delivered by current Biomedical Science practitioners.
• Has access to brand new laboratories on the Plas Coch campus.
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Why choose this course?<br/>Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree is relevant and employer ready, utilising a partnership between Wrexham University and the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).<br/><br/>This course:<br/>• Is taught by academics across the university, biomedical scientists and other health professionals with a range of subject and research expertise.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Includes modules led and delivered by current Biomedical Science practitioners.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Has access to brand new laboratories on the Plas Coch campus.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Has an option for undertaking work within North Wales clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Allows you to develop independent research projects, that can be conducted within clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Utilises local research laboratories, housing state-of-the-art equipment, such as flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy and molecular analysers.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Follows our Active Learning Framework (ALF), which embraces the importance of flexibility, accessibility and building a sense of community.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Will enable you to develop a thorough grounding in ethical and reflective practice, with sound subject specific and research knowledge base.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhances your analytical skills with laboratory-based investigations employing biomedical methodology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Key Course Features:<br/>• Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS).<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Developed in conjunction with the local University Health Board to ensure an authentic and contemporary education within real biomedical settings, embedded throughout the programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Has access to new, highly specialised facilities based within the university, local research centres and clinical laboratories.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The curriculum and assessment are reviewed regularly through liaison meetings with local employers and NHS laboratories to ensure students are equipped with the latest thinking in the Biomedical Science field.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Includes an optional foundation year to prepare you for further years of study by building on your fundamental science knowledge and academic study skills.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Inclusive and supportive teaching with tutorial support available through the medium of Welsh. <br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
BS21
Institution Code
G53
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
96-112 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff requirement. Where GCSE Maths, English and/or Science are required these must be at O4 or above.
A level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 96-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A*
E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £11,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
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