Biomedical Science, Biomedical Sciences at Leeds Beckett University

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These courses are subject to approval for the accreditation/re-accreditation in 2022-23 by the Royal Society of Biology and Institute of Biomedical Science.

Prepare for a career in public health
With a degree in biomedical sciences, you can be part of the fight against critical public health issues such as COVID-19 and cancer. The work of biomedical scientists has been crucial in the detection of COVID-19. They've also played a key role in the development of vaccines and the testing and development of drugs.

Accredited study
This industry accredited degree will enable you to discover advances in the field. This could include how biomedical sciences has helped in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of a variety of illnesses.

Choose your pathway
At the end of your first year of study, you could choose to continue your multidisciplinary studies and gain a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science. Alternatively, you could choose to study for a combined degree award by specialising in one of our specific pathways*:

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Medical Biochemistry Pathway)
Study biochemical interactions within the body, and the diagnosis of biochemically related diseases.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Medical Microbiology Pathway)
Study the types of pathogen that cause infectious disease, and the strategies they use to attack the body. You'll learn how to diagnose disease and understand the treatments available. You'll also look at the global burden of infectious disease and the worldwide initiatives underway to try and control this challenging threat.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacological Sciences Pathway)
Discover how different drugs are used for the treatment of diseases and what effect they have on the body. You'll also develop your understanding of pharmacological principles and how they inform the development of drugs.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biotechnology Pathway)
By looking at the biological processes involving genetics and gene technology, you'll learn about the molecular advances in the treatment of disease and how treatments are developed.
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science
Undertake a 10-month placement**
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (Medical Biochemistry Pathway)
Study biochemical interactions within the body, and the diagnosis of biochemically related diseases. You'll also undertake a 10-month placement in an NHS laboratory**
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (Molecular Biotechnology Pathway)
Study biological processes involving genetics and gene technology. You'll learn about the molecular advances in the treatment of disease and how treatments are developed. You'll also undertake a 10-month placement in an NHS laboratory**
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (Pharmacological Sciences Pathway)
Discover how different drugs are used for the treatment of diseases and what effect they have on the body. You'll develop your understanding of pharmacological principles and how they inform the development of drugs. You'll also undertake a 10-month placement in an NHS laboratory**
BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (Medical Microbiology Pathway)
Study the types of pathogen that cause infectious disease, and the strategies they use to attack the body. You'll learn how to diagnose disease and understand the treatments available. You'll look at the global burden of infectious disease and the worldwide initiatives underway to try and control this challenging threat. You'll also undertake a 10-month placement in an NHS laboratory**

*You'll need to pass your placement to progress onto the Applied Biomedical Science route

Hands-on experience
**You'll gain valuable work experience and training during your placement which will enable you to complete an IBMS registration portfolio while you study. When completed and verified, your portfolio will enable you to apply for entry onto the HCPC register as a Biomedical Scientist after graduating. You'll be able to do this without the need for further training. Please note, placements may be limited so will be subject to availability.

Gain in-depth knowledge on how the human body works in health and disease. You'll learn how to diagnose and treat diseases in our specialist laboratories.

Dual accreditation from both the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS)

90% of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (pathway) students said their course was intellectually stimulating*

Our specialist pathways will enable you to choose to focus on a particular discipline

Our course is aligned to the criteria required to join the NHS Scientist Training Programme

You'll study in our specialist Biomedical Sciences Laboratories where you can master specialist testing equipment; and familiarise yourself with the latest data and AV technology, microbiology facilities, and cell culture suites

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualification: One year of bachelor degree or Community College Diploma / Intermediate Diploma / Associate Degree (2-3 years)

Grade: Pass or high grades and relevant subjects can be considered for advanced entry

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 14,000 / year

How to Apply

Apply through UCAS

If you want to study a three-year undergraduate degree you can apply through a website called UCAS.com – this is the University College Administration Service and all full-time undergraduate applications from the UK, EU and non-EU go through them.

We've put together a useful diagram which shows you step by step the process of applying through UCAS.

Apply to us directly

If you are only choosing Leeds Beckett and don’t want to apply for another undergraduate course in the UK, you can apply directly to us. You can do this by applying online.

It is important to know that if you are applying directly to us for an undergraduate course, you should not have an offer with UCAS.

Biomedical Science, Biomedical Sciences

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