Biomedicine with Research Placement BSc(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Curious about the science of genetic disorders and chronic diseases? Interested in starting a career researching and creating tomorrow’s ground-breaking vaccines and treatments? Our Biomedicine with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for all that and more, with a focus on the biology of human disease.
You’ll also learn about biochemistry, pharmacology, and genetics, which will prepare you for a range of career options in pharmaceutics, clinical analysis, or research. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Physician Associates, Clinical Research Associates and Microbiologists.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. For Biomedical Sciences we’ve ranked Joint 1st in the UK for Graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2026.
In addition, 89.6% of participants in the 2025 National Student Survey from the school of Applied Sciences agreed learning resources were high quality.
Key highlights
- Focuses on the biology of human disease, including genetic and chronic conditions
- Covers biochemistry, pharmacology and genetics alongside disease biology
- Includes a research placement year as part of the degree
- Prepares graduates for careers in pharmaceutics, clinical analysis or research
- Joint 1st in UK for Biomedical Sciences graduate prospects, Complete University Guide 2026
- 89.6% of Applied Sciences NSS 2025 respondents rated learning resources highly
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — to include including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — …Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one of the following relevant…
- T-level: Merit — Merit in T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Scientist
- Laboratory Technician
- Physician Associate
- Clinical Research Associate
- Microbiologist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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