BSc Biomedical Science

This BSc Biomedical Science degree at the University of Bedfordshire gives students a solid foundation in the scientific skills used to research, diagnose, and treat diseases. It studies how the human body systems work by examining molecular, cellular, and organ-level processes, and how diseases affect these systems when they do not work together.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), which is a great step towards becoming a registered biomedical scientist in the UK. Students learn using a practical approach and real-world applications.

The curriculum includes subjects, from basic sciences in the first year to major topics such as molecular biology, human genetics, and clinical biochemistry in the final year. Students are assessed with short reports, case studies, presentations, and a final-year research project.

Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference and their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Candidates need 112 UCAS tariff points, including 96 points from three A-levels and a science subject or equivalent qualification.
• Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 or C.

English Proficiency:

• Candidates need a current overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
• PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

The University of Bedfordshire offers scholarships to support international students with their tuition fees, including the Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship and which provides a £3,000 reduction of tuition fees for students who have a minimum 75% GPA or equivalent in their Bachelor's degree. The Vice Chancellor's Scholarship offers a £1,000 discount on the first year's tuition fees for students who are not receiving another scholarship.

The Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship is available to students on specific courses, including programmes in sport, arts, psychology, life sciences, and law which the scholarship can provide up to £5,000 off international tuition fees.

The Alumni Scholarship offers a 20% tuition fee discount for students who have completed an undergraduate Honours degree at the University of Bedfordshire or one of its partner campuses, and an early Payment Discount of £500 is available to students who pay their first year's fees in full before or at registration. The university participates in the Chevening Scholarships program, a UK government scheme that supports future leaders from around the world.

After completing the BSc Biomedical Science programme from the University of Bedfordshire, students can pursue a career as an/a:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Scientific Researcher
• Laboratory Technician
• Public Health Specialist
• Quality Assurance Analyst

Candidates should submit their applications directly through the university's online portal. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.