Overview

On Biomedical Science with a Year Abroad (Hons) degree from University of Kent you explore the biochemical processes that occur in the human body, learn how they respond to diseases and how this knowledge can be used to identify and treat diseases. Practical work is at the heart of our teaching and this allows you to gain skills that are in high demand in the industry. We give you extensive practical training and you spend up to two-and-a-half days a week in the laboratory.

Career

Our recent graduates have gone on to careers including:

healthcare in the NHS
medical research based in academic, government, industrial and medical labs
biotechnology
teaching
industry and commerce
scientific publishing
marketing
information technology.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Chemistry

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Human Physiology and Disease

Skills for Bioscientists

Genetics and Evolution

Biosciences Academic Advising and Skills Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

You can apply via UCAS until 30 June, or via UCAS Extra (4 July) if you have already made an application but aren't holding any offers.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 121 other Bachelors in Genetics 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

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points
104-120
A level
BBB including Biology grade B or Double Award Applied Science at grade BB including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken
BTEC Nationals
The University will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis. Subject likely to be acceptable is Applied Science. Typical offers when made are Distinction, Distinction, Merit. Please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
International Baccalaureate
120 tariff points, Typically H5, H6, H6 30 including Chemistry and Biology 5 at HL
GCSE
Mathematics grade C/4

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

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

fees for 26/27 tbc

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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