Glasgow Caledonian University

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom

Course overview

Learn how biomedical scientists diagnose disease and support patient care through hands-on laboratory learning, clinical insight and real-world biomedical science practice.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on how biomedical scientists diagnose disease and support patient care
  • Hands-on laboratory learning throughout the course
  • Builds clinical insight into real-world biomedical science practice

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 102 — Year 1 Standard entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 102 Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences A Level: BCC or equivalent incl A Level in two sciences Minimum entry requirement UCAS Tariff: 90 Scottis…
  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — or equivalent incl
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent incl
  • UCAS tariff points: 90 — minimum (widening access) offer
  • Scottish Highers: BCCC — minimum (widening access) offer; or equivalent incl
  • A-level: CCC — minimum (widening access) offer; or equivalent incl
  • HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; Applied Sciences to include DNA and Genetics, and Human Body and Structure and Function, with graded unit BYear 3; Applied Sciences to include DNA and Genetics, Human Body Structure and Function, and Human Metabolism, with graded unit

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.

  • New to GCU Undergraduate

    Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.

  • Student Loyalty Discount

    We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.

    Up to 30% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Clinical Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Research Scientist
  • Clinical Research Associate

Cost of study

International: £25

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 Glasgow Caledonian University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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