University of Northampton

Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Biomedical Science is at the forefront of our modern healthcare system working in partnership with medical practitioners and health care professionals, to perform many different roles in the NHS, as well as in academia and the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. As a biomedical science graduate you are likely to be involved in the diagnosis of disease, supporting the work of clinical departments, and developing and evaluating the next generation of treatments that could improve patient outcomes. A biomedical science degree also provides the foundation for graduate entry programmes, including medicine, dentistry or the more recently established Physician Associate (PA) programme for clinical practice within the NHS.

Our IBMS Accredited biomedical science course meets the high standards of teaching, facilities and course content expected by the IBMS, the leading professional body for Biomedical Scientists. An IBMS accredited degree is an important prerequisite for meeting the academic standards required for statutory HCPC registration to practice as a fully-fledged Biomedical Scientist in the Pathology discipline of your choice.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the IBMS, the leading professional body for Biomedical Scientists
  • Meets academic standards towards statutory HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
  • Prepares graduates to work in pathology disciplines of their choice
  • Covers disease diagnosis and developing and evaluating new treatments
  • Foundation for graduate entry to medicine, dentistry or Physician Associate programmes
  • Foundation year route available as a four-year full-time option

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A typical offer would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level In addition, you are expected to have studied a science subject (preferably Biology or Human Biology) in an A Level at grade C or equivalent q…
  • BTEC: DMM — A typical offer would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level In addition, you are expected to have studied a science subject (preferably Biology or Human Biology) in an A Level at grade C or equivalent q…
  • T-level: Merit — A typical offer would be: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC or, Merit at T Level In addition, you are expected to have studied a science subject (preferably Biology or Human Biology) in an A Level at grade C or equivalent q…

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Physician Associate (after further study)
  • Research Scientist
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Biotechnology Laboratory Scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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