BSc Biomedical Science
Course overview
This four-year degree offers students a solid scientific education, preparing them for jobs in the medical and pharmaceutical industries. It has been approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), which is important if a student wishes to register as a biomedical scientist. The studies include subjects about diagnosing, monitoring, and treating human diseases.
Students will learn through lectures, hands-on lab sessions, and independent study. They will be assessed through written tests, course reports, and practical skills evaluations. Graduates of this course can work as biomedical scientists, but they will need extra training in a hospital lab to be officially registered with the Health Professions Council.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement where they should clearly state their reasons for applying for the course and mention any relevant academic information. A reference from a related academic employer is also an important part of the application process.
Grade Requirements:
The standard grade requirements for first-year entry are as follows:
- SQA Highers: Students need at least four subjects at grade B (BBBB), which must include biology or human biology, together with one subject from chemistry, math, or physics.
- GCE A Levels: They also require grades of BCC, which must include biology, plus one subject from chemistry, math, or physics.
- Essential Subjects: If students do not have chemistry, English, and math at the higher or A level, they must have achieved the compulsory grades in these subjects at the National 5 or GCSE level.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score lower than 5.5, or submit an equivalent English Language Test (ELT) score.
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational 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 £500RGU 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 £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science programme may prefer to seek careers such as:
- Biomedical Scientist (requires further training for registration)
- Forensic Scientist
- Technical Sales and Support in the Medical Devices industry
- Research and Development (in pharmaceutical or healthcare firms)
- Public Health Scientist
Cost of study
The full-time tuition fee for international students of the BSc Biomedical Science programme is £17,920. Tuition fees are, however, subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for the course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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