Robert Gordon University

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course at Robert Gordon University will give you exposure to a broad variety of subjects in order to give you scope to work in a wide-range of medical or pharmaceutical sectors. It is a foundation for a world of opportunities in the developing and exciting field of biomedical science.

Key highlights

  • Broad range of subjects across the biomedical sciences
  • Prepares you for work in medical or pharmaceutical sectors

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include to include Biology/Human Biology
  • A-level: BCC — to include to include Biology
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — Highe r: H2H2H3H3 to include Biology
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — Year 2 entry SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher in Biology/Human Biology plus BB at Higher (4 subjects).
  • Scottish Highers: BBC/BCCC — to include to include Biology/Human Biology; minimum (widening access) offer
  • HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3 subject to meeting requirements

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Medical Sales Representative

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,550

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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