Overview

At the BSc Biomedical Science (Hons) course offered at the Robert Gordon University you’ll learn about the diagnosis of disease, treatments and monitoring. Your laboratory skills will be developed and tested to the full by the end of the course, making sure that you’re well-prepared when you enter the workforce. Upon completion of a common first year, you’ll also have the opportunity to choose to specialise in Applied Biomedical Science as part of our Biomedical Sciences programme.

Job Prospects

Previous BSc Biomedical Science graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following roles:

Performing investigations to aid in the diagnosis of human disease
Quality control analysis on spirits
Biomedical research

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 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 263 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science 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

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBBB to include Biology/Human Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level: BCC to include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 4/C or above if not held at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at O3 or above if not held at Higher level.
IB Diploma: 28 to include Higher Level Biology at grade 4. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17400 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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