University of Kent

BSc Biomedical Science

University of Kent

Course overview

The BSc Biomedical Science at the University of Kent is a three-year programme that explores the scientific knowledge of human health and disease. Professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), the programme covers areas such as biological chemistry, genetics, human physiology, and cellular biology. 

Learning methods during this course include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and extensive laboratory work to build practical skills. Assessment is conducted through various methods, including an independent research project in the final year of study. This course also provides students with excellent knowledge and analytical abilities for a career in the NHS, research, or further study.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need between 104-120 UCAS points from qualifications like A-levels at BBB, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DDM, T-levels, an International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma.
  • Equivalent international qualifications to A Levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries must achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no section lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL.

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science from the University of Kent can work as:

  • Trainee Biomedical Scientists
  • Medical Researchers
  • Pharmaceutical Scientists
  • Forensic Scientists
  • Scientific Writers

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students for the  BSc Biomedical Science in the University of Kent is £23,500.

Admission

Interested students can apply for the BSc Biomedical Science course directly through UCAS. You can also reach out to our trained counsellors for assistance.

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