BSc Biomedical Science

The BSc Biomedical Science course at Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of the scientific basis of human health and disease. It is suited for those interested in lab work, clinical research, or biotechnology. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

The important learning areas covered include anatomy, physiology, histology, genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology. The course combines theoretical scientific knowledge with active research, addressing contemporary societal challenges. The course allows students to interact with multiple scientific areas before specialising in their final year.

The course is conducted through lectures, seminars, lab practicals, workshops, and tutorials, while the assessment methods include practical reports, computer-based exercises, essays, and examinations. Over half of the course structure is dedicated to practical elements as the degree progresses, with an optional work placement or an integrated Master's.

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) is a public research university located in Canterbury, Kent, England. The university was founded as a Church of England college for teacher training in 1962 and gained university status in 2005. It has a student population of approximately 22,000.

CCCU features a welcoming campus community and provides specialist resources, including SportsLab, sports performance labs, and the Polofarm Sports Club, which features indoor and outdoor sports facilities. The university has maintained a strong reputation for student learning, teacher training, education, and employability.

The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in areas such as medicine, law, engineering, business, and the arts, maintaining an applied, research-informed learning approach.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, which should contain their reasons for applying to the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants generally require a BBC at  A-Level (112 UCAS tariff points).
• BTEC - DDM or relevant equivalents.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with not less than 5.5 in each component.

The tuition fee for this course at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500 for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may change.

Canterbury Christ Church University awards scholarships to international students to support them financially. Some of these scholarships, including the Academic Excellence Scholarship, the Career Development Fund, the Bell Scholarship and others, are offered to students when standard eligibility criteria are met.

Graduates of  BSc Biomedical Science can pursue job roles such as:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Clinical Research Officer
• Laboratory Technician
• Health Data Analyst
• Medical Science Liaison
• Genetic Counsellor

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.