BSc Biomedical Science

The BSc (Honours) Biomedical Science is a course accredited by the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS), which prepares students for a career in laboratory and research. Students will learn about subjects such as transplantation, blood transfusion, and medical microbiology. The programme offers the option of a year-long placement at an IBMS-approved lab.

Learning in the course is a combination of practical sessions, lectures, and workshops. Students will be taught by academics and professional practitioners in modern laboratories. The course is assessed through coursework, written exams, and practical exams, with a greater emphasis on coursework in the early years.

Middlesex University is a public research institution located in north London, England, with additional campuses in Dubai and Mauritius. With a history stretching back to 1878, the university has a longstanding reputation for providing a career-focused education. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as health and education, business and law, science and technology, and the arts.

Applicants are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need BBC-BBB from A Levels, which must include a grade C or higher in a science subject.
• Alternatively, a DMM from a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject is acceptable. Applicants will also need a minimum of a grade 4 in both GCSE Maths and English.

English Proficiency:

• Overseas candidates, whose first language is not English, will need a qualification that demonstrates competence in the English language, IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in all components) or an equivalent English qualification.
• The university provides an intensive pre-sessional English course for those who don't meet the English language requirements.

The tuition fee for this undergraduate degree for international students is £16,600.

There are several scholarships available for international students at Middlesex University. The Regional or International Merit Award is a merit-based scholarship that offers a tuition fee reduction of up to £2,000 for the first year of study. All international applicants are automatically considered for this award when they apply, and no separate application is needed. For students from certain countries, the GREAT Scholarships are available in partnership with the British Council and the UK government. This scholarship is worth £21,800 and can be used towards tuition fees for the first year.

In addition to these, the university offers a variety of other awards and bursaries for which undergraduate students may be eligible, such as the Santander Scholarships and Professor Malcolm Sargeant Scholarship. These scholarships are often based on academic achievement or personal circumstances and can help with tuition fees or living expenses. Students can explore these and other options on the university’s official website to see which ones they might qualify for.

Graduates of this BSc Biological Sciences course are well-prepared for a variety of roles. Some of the positions they can work in include:

• Biomedical Scientist
• Medical Researcher
• Forensic Scientist
• Public Health Professional
• Pharmacologist

To begin the admissions process, Applicants can apply for this programme through UCAS or directly through the university’s online application portal. We can assist you with the process at AHZ.