
Biomedical Sciences (BSc)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
Explore a subject that is at the forefront of medical science, looking at the mechanisms of life and the causes of disease. On this 3-year biomedical sciences course, you'll study a broad range of specialist topics. Our world-renowned research facilities and teaching staff will prepare you for a career in clinical research, medicine or beyond.
Biomedical science provides advances in vital areas, including: investigating potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease finding the causes of cystic fibrosis improving our understanding and treatment of cancer Our biomedical degrees focus on the science behind clinical medical practice. On this course, you'll develop the main skills required for biomedical research and explore topics such as: biochemistry physiology neuroscience cell biology genetics pharmacology We're home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre. We're also a lead university of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre, a cutting-edge research consortium.
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Key highlights
- Focuses on the science behind clinical medical practice
- Develops the main skills required for biomedical research
- Topics include biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, genetics and pharmacology
- Home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre
- Lead university of the National Biofilms Innovation Centre research consortium
- Taught by staff using world-renowned research facilities
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject
- A-level: BBB — to include including Biology or Chemistry and one further science subject, and grade A; with EPQ
- A-level: AB — combined with BTEC
- A-level: AA — combined with BTEC
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Clinical research scientist
- Biomedical scientist
- Research assistant
- Clinical trials coordinator
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Laboratory technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £32,000 per year
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 Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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