University of Greenwich

Biomedical Science, BSc Hons

University of GreenwichMedway Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2025) Our full-time degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), meaning it meets the quality standards set by the IBMS You focus on real-life clinical case studies to enhance your understanding Fantastic placement opportunities including multinational firms, government agencies, the NHS and smaller companies involved in research and manufacturing This cour

Key highlights

  • Full-time degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Ranked 3rd in UK for Biology and Biomedical Science, Guardian 2025
  • Learning built around real-life clinical case studies
  • Placements with multinational firms, government agencies and the NHS
  • Placement options with smaller research and manufacturing companies
  • Optional sandwich year for extended professional work experience

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Text: 112 UCAS Tariff points which must include one of the following
  • A-level — Biology at grade C
  • BTEC — Extended Diploma in Applied Science
  • Other qualification — A level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level Biology at grade C
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall including Higher Level Biology at grade 5
  • Access to HE Diploma — Science
  • T-level: Merit — T Level: Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit. We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will…

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 £1,000
  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000
  • International 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 £1,000
  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750
  • William 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

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical scientist
  • Clinical research associate
  • Laboratory scientist
  • Research assistant
  • Healthcare scientist
  • Quality control analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,975

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 University of Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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