Robert Gordon University

BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Applied Biomedical Science degree from Robert Gordon University will teach you about the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease, and provide a unique laboratory training programme to give you hands-on experience in all the major hospital laboratory disciplines. You will be well-prepared for a successful career in this key profession within healthcare.

Key highlights

  • Covers the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease
  • Laboratory training programme spanning all major hospital laboratory disciplines
  • Hands-on experience in hospital laboratory settings
  • Prepares graduates for careers in healthcare science

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include to include Biology/Human Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics
  • A-level: BCC — to include to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics
  • GCSE: 6/B or above — to include English, Mathematics
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include

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 Laboratory Scientist
  • Haematology Laboratory Scientist
  • Clinical Biochemistry Scientist
  • Medical Microbiology Scientist
  • Histopathology Laboratory Scientist

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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