Overview

Make a difference

Work with leading academics on groundbreaking biomedical research, contributing to advancements in areas such as cancer biology, immunology, and molecular medicine.

Specialise in applied biomedical science

You will engage with current developments in biomedicine and explore their application to clinical and diagnostic practice at this MSci Biomedical Science (Hons) offered by the University of Plymouth .

Real-world experience

From summer research experience to full-year industry placements, take the opportunity to develop your employability.

Careers

A career in biomedical science offers excellent career opportunities for advancement and diversification, roles can range from specialist laboratories, research, education, and management.

Biomedical Scientists are employed by government organisations, private laboratories and the NHS. They can transition into roles focused on quality, safety and laboratory management, or enter the broader pharmaceutical and healthcare science sector.

Their expertise is also sort in research institutions and some may pursue additional study. Whichever path you chose you are likely to be making a positive impact on the world and could be at the forefront of health innovation.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation
Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems
Human Metabolism
Human Pathology
Human Disease
Infection and Immunity

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 270 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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105

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TOEFL^® IBT

76

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

GCSE

5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects.

A levels

120 points to include a minimum of three A levels, including grade B in Biology/Human Biology, and grade B in a relevant second science. General Studies excluded.
Relevant second sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography, Psychology, and IT.

BTEC

DMM – depending on the BTEC and units studied.

All Access courses

Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Biology and 15 Level 3 credits in a second relevant science. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at merit or above.

T level

Merit overall preference pathways would be Health or Science.

International Baccalaureate

26 points overall to include grade 4 in Higher Level Biology and grade 4 in a second relevant science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19200 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 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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