Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Enter a career at the forefront of modern healthcare with UWSs BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science programme.

This programme has been developed to provide a pathway to becoming a professional biomedical scientist. Youll complete modules in biology, chemistry and statistical analysis which will underpin your knowledge and understanding before progressing to study advanced aspects of biomedical science.

Biomedical scientists play an essential role in the identification of diseases and improving the provision of healthcare.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• This programme is designed to prepare you for a career working at the forefront of modern healthcare, where youll play a vital role in the effective diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and prevention of disease.
• This programme has been developed in partnership with the National Health Service and the Health & Care Professions Council.
• Youll complete modules in biology, chemistry and statistical analysis before progressing to study advanced aspects of biomedical science.
• Teaching includes expert tuition from NHS staff.
• This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

• This programme is designed to prepare you for a career working at the forefront of modern healthcare, where you’ll play a vital role in the effective diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and prevention of disease.
• This programme has been developed in partnership with the National Health Service and the Health & Care Professions Council.
• You’ll complete modules in biology, chemistry and statistical analysis before progressing to study advanced aspects of biomedical science.
• Teaching includes expert tuition from NHS staff.
• This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

UWS graduates are well qualified to enter a range of related medical professions, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including:  

• NHS hospital laboratories 
• Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service laboratories 
• Health Protection Agency laboratories 
• research & development laboratories for the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and food sectors 
• primary and secondary teaching  
• nursing