Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom, Huddersfield

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University of Huddersfield

United Kingdom , Huddersfield

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

S345

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines22-Sep-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 17,600 / year

Next Intake 22-Sep-2026

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

About

About the course

Reasons to study

The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Your learning will take place in new £18.2 million facilities for applied science, such as biological sciences labs.
You can enhance your graduate prospects by undertaking a work placement year in a research lab or in industry.

Studying biomedical science gives you the foundational knowledge needed to perform clinical research and promote the health of both humans and animals. This Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree course explores key subject areas, including blood science, immunology, physiology and pathology.

You’ll start the course alongside our other biological science students, building up your knowledge in medical pharmacology, microbiology and biochemistry. In your final year, you’ll explore some of the latest developments in biomedical science.

Why study Biomedical Science BSc(Hons)

A Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for a range of exciting careers or for further study. With accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), this course equips you with the ability to:

Prevent, screen, diagnose and treat chronic diseases.
Understand the science of major and emerging infectious diseases.
Perform statistical analysis, write and conduct presentations as part of research.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading doctoral-level academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs.

Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll:

Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry in the UK or internationally.
Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biomedical science career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the biomedical science industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in healthcare, including diagnostics and clinical research, biotech industries, medical research, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more.

This Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) with an optional placement year prepares you for a range of careers in healthcare including diagnostics and clinical research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

BBC-BCCat A Level including a grade B in either Biology or Chemistry. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in either Biology or Chemistry A Level.

Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry or Biology.

DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in relevant Science subjects.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which should include modules in a relevant Science subject.

If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0).

Applications are also welcomed from mature candidates capable of benefiting from the course.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

The University’s normal entry criteria apply to all international students. For details of country-specific entry requirements please visit your home country page on our website.

The University has formal requirements for all applicants. These are normally English Language qualifications which we recognise as meeting our entry criteria. Requirements may vary between programmes, and you are advised to check these carefully when going through course listings.

The following table sets out the main qualifications we recognise and the levels that are normally required for admission. It is intended as general guidance only - the offer of a place, if it includes an English Language condition, will specify the level of English that you are required to meet.

The University of Huddersfield is pleased to accept a Pass in all four elements at the Proficiency Level of the Ascentis Anglia ESOL Language qualification as meeting the University’s English Language requirements for students from the EU.

If you don’t yet meet these requirements, don’t worry as we have an extensive Pre-Sessional English Programme(PSP) on campus.

Test	Standard required score	Validity
Cambridge English Advanced	Grade C	No expiry
IELTS (Academic)	6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element.	2 years
Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE)	Listening – 51 Reading – 51 Writing – 51 Speaking - 51	2 years
GCSE or GCE ‘O’ level	Grade C	No expiry
International Baccalaureate	Must have completed the Diploma with English at Higher Level	No expiry

Applicants from any of the following Majority English Speaking Countries (MESCs) will normally be considered to have met our English requirements:

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
The Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Jamaica
New Zealand
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
United States of America

Please note that we will not normally waive the English Language requirement for speakers of other languages who have completed a programme of study taught in English in their home countries.

Career

Your career

Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses can consider a wide range of career options in areas such as medical research, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.

This is a new course and therefore there are no graduates as yet. However, previous graduates from other Biological Sciences courses at Huddersfield have gone on to work in roles such as Clinical Bioinformatician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Laboratory Technician at ALS, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX Laboratories and Nuclear Medicine Sales Executive at Bartec Technologies.**

*80% of graduates from this subject area were in work or further study 15 months after graduation (HESA Graduate Outcomes 21/22, UK Domiciled).

**LinkedIn and University of Huddersfield

80% Garduates employed*