Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Bath Spa University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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22-SEP-25

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**Our practical, lab-based Biomedical Science degree prepares you for a career where you can make a difference.**- Explore the molecular basis of disease and how this can be used in healthcare.- Learn through a multidisciplinary approach that includes physiology, biochemistry and psychology.- Develop the knowledge and practical skills youll need for biomedical and life sciences careers.Biomedical science is at the heart of diagnosing, monitoring and treating disease. Its also key to the ...Read more


Our practical, lab-based Biomedical Science degree prepares you for a career where you can make a difference.

- Explore the molecular basis of disease and how this can be used in healthcare.- Learn through a multidisciplinary approach that includes physiology, biochemistry and psychology.- Develop the knowledge and practical skills you'll need for biomedical and life sciences careers.Biomedical science is at the heart of diagnosing, monitoring and treating disease. It's also key to the development of new drugs and treatments.On our Biomedical Science degree, you'll learn how the human body works, exploring the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of disease. You'll gain the practical skills needed to succeed in a wide range of biological and medical science careers, such as hospital laboratory work, roles in research, or in industry.Drawing on content from across the life sciences, and with the option of a placement year, this course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you'll need to contribute to whichever branch of biomedical science you wish to follow.This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.The course is aligned with the specific and vocational requirements detailed in the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Biomedical Sciences, ensuring that you'll develop the expertise needed for professional practice.

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

A Level – grades BBB-BCC including a grade B in Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry.

Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) in a science or related subject.

A minimum of 32 points are required.

BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject.

T Levels – grade Merit preferred in a relevant subject.

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Bath Spa University
Newton Park Bath Bath And North East Somerset BA2 9BN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oldfield Park  1.6 miles away
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