University of Greenwich

Biomedical Science (Extended), 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 This degree includes a foundation year to improve your academic writing, computing skills, scientific knowledge and more Once this is complete, the course is identical to the three-year degree. If you have the ability but not the qualifica

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
  • Ranked 3rd in UK for Biology and Biomedical Science, Guardian 2025
  • Foundation year builds academic writing, computing and scientific knowledge
  • Follows the full three-year degree after the foundation year
  • Sandwich option available with a placement year

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — Text: 64 UCAS Tariff points which must include one of the following
  • A-level — including one of the following STEM subject
  • Other qualification — Accepted STEM subjects: Further Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geology, Science and Economics.
  • BTEC — in relevant STEM subject
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall including Higher Level Science
  • Access to HE Diploma — in one of the following STEM subject
  • T-level: Pass — to include with D or E on the Core

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 laboratory scientist
  • Medical laboratory assistant
  • Research scientist
  • Clinical trials coordinator
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative

Cost of study

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

Admission

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