Overview

As a Biomedical Scientist, you could work on the screening of cells and tissues for cancer, diagnosis of diabetes, the testing of blood to ensure that it is suitable for transfusion, or identification of the bacterial and viral organisms responsible for food poisoning. Placements are fully integrated into the course allowing you to gain critical experience in haematology, biochemistry, microbiology, pathology, immunology and blood transfusion.

Job Prospects

This Bsc Applied Biomedical Science (Hons) degree offered at the Robert Gordon University has been designed in partnership with Biomedical Scientists within NHS Grampian, NHS Highland, and the Aberdeen and North East of Scotland Blood Transfusion Service. We work with our partners to provide a unique training programme to give you exposure to a variety of areas within biomedical science, and enhance your employability.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Microbiology

Biomedical Science: Personal Skills Development

Chemistry For Life Sciences

Biology for Life Sciences

Biomolecular Science

Biomedical Science: Professional Practice

Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences

Practical Skills for Life Sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-07 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 33 other Bachelors in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

These requirements relate to the first year of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (B902). Entry to the BSc Applied Biomedical Science course is by selection at the end of stage one of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences.
SQA Higher: BBBB to include Biology/Human Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade B or above if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level: BCC to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at grade O2 or above if not held at Higher.
IB Diploma: 28 to include Higher Level Biology plus one from Chemistry, Maths or Physics at grade 5. Standard Level English and Maths are required at grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17920 GBP / year

≈ 17920 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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