BSc Biomedical Science

BSc Biomedical Science at Edge Hill University is a three-year, full-time program covering the scientific principles of health and disease. It is a professionally accredited course that gives students a comprehensive understanding of human biology, biochemistry, genetics, and how these relate to disease progression and the development of new treatments. Students will develop essential laboratory and research skills throughout their studies.

The structure of the course will enable it to offer a foundation in the first year and offer specialisation later in the course. Mandatory modules are incorporated in the program covering topics such as cell biology and genetics, and there are electives in anatomy and physiology. Assessment is a combination of coursework, practical work, and examinations. Students also undertake an independent research project in their final year.

Edge Hill University is a campus-based public university in Ormskirk, Lancashire, England, established in 1885 and has since been recognised as the Modern University of the Year in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. The university has three academic faculties, namely, Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health and Social Care, providing the university with a number of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

The university’s wide range of courses is offered in subjects including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts, together with its highly respected teacher training and nursing programmes. Edge Hill has also invested more than 350 million in facilities during the past ten years, providing the student population with a comfortable environment as well as modern amenities.

You need to submit a personal statement discussing your reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding your studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. You also have the option to upload your CV along with your applications to demonstrate your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need 112–120 UCAS Tariff points, including BBC-BBB at A-Level or a Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) for a BTEC Extended Diploma, a T-Level (Merit), an International Baccalaureate (IB) or an Access to Higher Education Diploma. 
• International students can submit A-level equivalents.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in all sections. Other equivalent test scores, like PTE, are also accepted.

The tuition fee for full-time international undergraduate students taking the BSc Biomedical Science at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per year.

Edge Hill University has a range of scholarships to recognise academic and personal achievements. Many of these are awarded automatically to eligible students. International students are automatically considered for the Undergraduate Development Scholarship, which can be worth up to £3,000 towards the first year's tuition fees. There are also external scholarships and the Student Opportunity Fund to help with living expenses.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Medical Laboratory Assistant
• Clinical Trials Research Practitioner
• Pharmacological Scientist
• Development Laboratory Technician
• Research Scientist
• Microbiologist

You can submit your application for the Edge Hill University BSc Biomedical Science course through UCAS. Our trained counsellors are available to assist you through this process.