Overview

This (Hons) Biomedical Science course at the University of West London will involve the study and knowledge of the human body to conduct medical research on a variety of common health conditions.

There are various areas to specialise in, for example, genetics, microbiology, and immunology. This biomedical science degree will prepare you for the required skills needed to become a biomedical scientist, such as practical skills for performing research to make a breakthrough.

These include:

technical skills for maintaining high-tech machines and equipment
communication skills to report on the results of the patient’s samples
analytical skills for reviewing test results
numeracy skills for analysing statistics and data
organisational skills, providing a methodical approach to prioritise workloads based on urgency.

A biomedical science degree is recognised as a relevant background for graduate-entry medicine. Another pathway is to continue your professional development with specialist training and advanced qualifications, which can lead to consultant-level biomedical scientist roles, leading diagnostic services, managing teams, and driving innovation in healthcare.

Career opportunities:

Upon successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course, you will be equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in healthcare, from roles within the NHS and medical research laboratories to teaching in academia.

Job roles

working in the NHS
medical research laboratories
teaching in academia
pharmaceutical research
biomedical product marketing.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell and Microbiology
Essential Skills for Bioscientists
Genetics and Disease
Human Anatomy and Physiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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78

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51

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Medicine View 112 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering 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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105

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78

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51

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

112-120 UCAS points from level 3 qualification. These can include:

A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

Your Level 3 qualifications must include a science subject.

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16750 GBP / year

≈ 16750 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part - time:

National - €6,360
International - £11,160

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 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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