University of Gloucestershire

BSc Biomedical Science

University of Gloucestershire

Course overview

This bachelor's degree in biomedical science is very modern and focuses on medical progress. From the start, students get hands-on experience in the laboratory, looking at topics like genetics, infection, and cancer medicine. The course was created with NHS (National Health Service) labs and is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Teaching involves a series of health laboratory challenges led by both academic and NHS staff, focusing on diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of illness. Students have the opportunity for short internships or a year-long placement in a UKAS-accredited NHS lab to complete the training needed to become a registered biomedical scientist.

Entry requirements

The candidate application for this course is submitted through UCAS. Students should also have a reference from a relevant academic or employer. The university looks at its grades as part of its overall story and accepts many different Level 3 qualifications.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need between 112 and 128 UCAS tariff points. This is a minimum of BBC at A-level or DMM at BTEC and must include a science subject.

English Language Requirements:

  • Applicants from non-English-speaking backgrounds must meet the English language requirements, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Scholarships

  • Global Scholarships

    £1,500 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £1,500

  • Progression Partner Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee at the point of offer.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Global Excellence Scholarship

    The value of the scholarship will be £7,500 (spread over the 3 years) for Undergraduate students and £5,000 for Postgraduate students.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Undergraduate Merit Scholarship

    £7,500 tuition fee waiver split over the three years of tuition fee.

    Up to £7,500

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science from the University of Gloucestershire are prepared to graduate for these career opportunities. The major career paths include:

  • Biomedical Scientist 

  • Biomedical Researcher

  • Healthcare Scientist

  • Laboratory Technician

  • Dentistry, or Nursing

Cost of study

The tuition fee for a BSc in Biomedical Science at the University of Gloucestershire is £18,200. The fee is subject to an annual increase. 

Admission

Admission to the BSc Biomedical Science programme at the University of Gloucestershire. Students can apply for the course through the UCAS application service. For more about the application, speak to one of our trained counsellors for more information and assistance with the process. Contact the trained counsellors at AHZ.

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