BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
94% satisfaction for organisation and management (NSS, 2024, based on the average of Q17-18) 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025) 9th in the UK for health science (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) Ever wondered how diseases occur? How genetic disorders lead to abnormalities? Or how microbes evade our immune system?
As a biomedical science undergraduate, you will study the causes, diagnoses, and treatments of diseases like cancer, blood disorders, and infectious disease. Be inspired to become a biomedical scientist contributing to patient diagnosis. In the UK, the term 'biomedical scientist' is a protected title used by professionals working within the pathology department of a hospital.
Our course is accredited by the professional body; the Ins
Key highlights
- Study causes, diagnoses and treatments of cancer, blood disorders and infections
- Explore genetic disorders and how microbes evade the immune system
- Accredited by the relevant professional body
- Prepares you to work towards the protected title of biomedical scientist
- Sandwich option adds an extra year to the degree
- Focus on hospital pathology and patient diagnosis
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019 entry 104 - 168 UCAS points A Levels Including 2 science GCE A Levels (or equivalent) one of which must be a grade C in either biology or chemistry (acceptable A levels are Human Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths, Physics, ICT and Sports Studies). BTECs BTEC Extended…
- GCSE: 4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Double Science
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical scientist
- Medical laboratory scientist
- Research scientist
- Microbiologist
- Haematology laboratory scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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