Overview

Brighton researchers are working on the development of novel biomedical products and pioneering new approaches to regenerative medicine, and the treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases. Biomedical Science (Hons) is offered by University of Brighton.

You’ll put your learning into practice through project work, hospital visits and case studies. Visits from clinical and biomedical scientists and placement opportunities help prepare you for work and give you a feel for what it’s really like to be a biomedical scientist.

Careers

A number of our graduates follow careers in biomedical science as part of the NHS pathology team. You will have the skills and knowledge you need to start a career in biotechnology, teaching, pharmaceutical development and the forensic civil services.

You will also be prepared for graduate-entry medicine or postgraduate degrees (MSc or PhD) before beginning a career in industrial or academic research.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Essential Skills for Bioscientists

Genetics and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry and Bioanalytical Techniques

Human Physiology

Infection Science

Biomedical Science

Research Skills and Professional Development

Diet and Exercise in Health

Infection and Immunity

Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics

Intermediate Human Physiology

Human Biochemistry and Metabolism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 265 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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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72

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DMM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.A-levels must include two sciences, preferably biology and chemistry. If you do not have biology or chemistry at A-level, you must have the subject at AS-level with a minimum grade C.BTEC should be applied science or similar subject.

International Baccalaureate

26 points, with three subjects at Higher Level. Higher level subjects to include two sciences.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4)

Applications will be considered individually.

Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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