BSc Biomedical Science Extended
Course overview
This four-year Biomedical Science degree begins with a Foundation Year, offering lower entry requirements, which is a good route if Students lack the standard qualifications. The course examines human health and disease, focusing on how diseases work, diagnostic testing, and treatments. It is officially approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), a main professional body.
Students will learn through lectures, small discussion groups, and hands-on laboratory work, using real-life clinical case studies, with chances for fieldwork and international placements. Their knowledge is tested using formal assessments that decide their final grade, along with practice assignments that help track their progress. The course prepares students for jobs in the healthcare sector.
Entry requirements
Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can upload their curriculum vitae (CVs) with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- The standard minimum academic requirement is 64 UCAS Tariff points, which must include a recognised qualification in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) subject. This is acceptable through A-Levels, BTEC National, or T-Levels.
- Applicants presenting the International Baccalaureate need 24 points overall, including a Higher Level Science subject.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from a non-English speaking background need to achieve a minimum score of 6.0 overall in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
- The university also accepts equivalent Secure English Language Test (SELT) scores or other appropriate qualifications.
Scholarships
David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary
The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.
Up to £1,000International Hardship Fund
The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.
Up to £1,000International Scholarship Award
International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.
The Global Greenwich Bursary
A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.
Uni Toolkit Scholarship
This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.
Up to £1,000Visionary Scholarship
We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.
Up to £5,750William Hills Scholarship
The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.
Up to £5,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of BSc Biomedical Science (Extended) from the University of Greenwich can work as:
- Public and Private Healthcare Sectors (e.g., NHS)
- Medical Research Council
- Forensic Laboratories
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Health and Safety Executive
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for the BSc Biomedical Science (Extended) in the University of Greenwich for international students is £17,975.
Admission
Prospective students from outside the UK can apply for the BSc Biomedical Science (Extended) programme through the UCAS system. We highly recommend that all applicants contact AHZ's trained counsellors for assistance with their application process.
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