
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Applied Biomedical Science degree from Robert Gordon University will teach you about the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease, and provide a unique laboratory training programme to give you hands-on experience in all the major hospital laboratory disciplines. You will be well-prepared for a successful career in this key profession within healthcare.
Key highlights
- Covers the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of disease
- Laboratory training programme spanning all major hospital laboratory disciplines
- Hands-on experience in hospital laboratory settings
- Prepares graduates for careers in healthcare science
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — to include to include Biology/Human Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics
- A-level: BCC — to include to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics
- GCSE: 6/B or above — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — to include
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
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist
- Haematology Laboratory Scientist
- Clinical Biochemistry Scientist
- Medical Microbiology Scientist
- Histopathology Laboratory Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,550
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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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