Overview

At the Biomedical Science (Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year programme offered by University of Brighton you’ll gain scientific and data skills that will help you maximise your degree’s potential.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to progress to the Biomedical Sciences BSc(Hons) degree where you’ll explore clinically related areas including blood sciences, cell pathology, microbiology, human physiology and pharmacology to prepare you for a career as a biomedical scientist.

Becoming a biomedical scientist

To work as a biomedical scientist in the UK you’ll need:

a degree qualification that is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) (like this BSc)

at least one year’s experience in an NHS-approved lab as you work towards the IBMS Certificate of Competence and the Registration Training Portfolio

to achieve the IBMS Certificate of Competence which enables you to register with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

to register with the HCPC.

Career opportunities:

Many graduates follow careers as biomedical scientists in the NHS as part of the biochemistry, pathology and microbiology teams.

You will have the skills and knowledge for careers in industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and forensic science. You will also be prepared for medicine, dentistry, postgraduate degrees (MSc, MRes or PhD), academic research and teaching.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Infection and Immunity

Intermediate Blood Sciences

Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology

Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology

Research Skills and Professional Development

Cellular Pathology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 269 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

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110

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72

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS tariff

80 tariff points. Level 3 Key Skills and General Studies will count towards the tariff.

A-levels

CDD to include biology and another science.

International Baccalaureate

24 points, with Higher level biology and chemistry at grade 4.

Other qualifications

If you have completed an Access course or BTEC diploma we will consider your application on an individual basis; relevant experience may also be taken into account.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

English and maths.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19692 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Becoming a biomedical scientist

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brighton

Funding

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