
BSc (Hons) Biomedicine with a Year Abroad
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
Study Biomedicine at UEA and turn your passion for human biology into real-world impact. You’ll study some of the biggest health challenges of our time – from stem cell research and ageing to cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease – placing you right at the forefront of efforts to improve human health. Our Biomedicine with a Year Abroad degree is carefully designed to help you develop and apply advanced skills in medically related biological sciences.
With a multidisciplinary approach that draws from both biology and chemistry, you'll gain a deep understanding of the molecular and cellular mechanisms underpinning modern medicine. You’ll explore areas such as human physiology, antibiotic resistance, pathogens and genetics. And you’ll discover a host of additional topics including ophthalmology, metabolic disorders and gastroenterology.
In your third year, you’ll also study abroad at one of our exciting partner institutions across the globe. We offer two degree programmes: BSc Biomedical Science, which is designed to train the next generation of Biomedical Scientists to work in NHS medical laboratories and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, and BSc Biomedicine which is focused on biomedical research and its translation into the clinic. If you're unsure which programme to choose, it’s helpful to know that the first-year curriculum is identical for both.
This means you’ll have the flexibility to make an informed decision at the end of your first year. For
Key highlights
- Third year spent studying abroad at a partner institution overseas
- Study stem cells, ageing, cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease
- Multidisciplinary approach drawing on both biology and chemistry
- Topics include ophthalmology, metabolic disorders and gastroenterology
- Focus on biomedical research and its translation into the clinic
- Shared first year lets you choose between two biomedical degrees
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chem; specific subjects required
- A-level: BBC — contextual offer; specific subjects required
- International qualifications — Typical International Entry Requirements: We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. A levels ABB including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychol
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical research scientist
- Research laboratory technician
- Clinical research associate
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Clinical trials coordinator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
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 East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
Ready to start?
Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to a September 2026 place.
