Course summary
Illness affects us all from time to time. Everyone, at some point in their life, will access services that rely on the expertise of Biomedical Scientists, which include blood and urine testing, new-born screening and cancer staging. These professional laboratory scientists are currently playing a key role in developing vaccines and conducting tests for the SARS-CoV2 coronavirus, further highlighting the importance of the Biomedical Sciences to our society. This course provides a solid grounding in the laboratory sciences used to understand, diagnose and treat disease, preparing you for a range of careers including, but not limited to, that of a Biomedical Scientist. On this course you will study the molecular, cellular and organ-level processes that take place in the human body and the pathological changes that occur in disease. Our course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS). IBMS accreditation ensures that a degree course delivers the scientific education, skills and training that will provide the basis for a career as a professional Biomedical Scientist. Graduates with IBMS-accredited degrees are able to apply for NHS Trainee Biomedical Scientist positions, where they will study further during their employment to obtain Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) portfolio accreditation.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Chemistry and Molecular Genetics
- Essential Skills in Biosciences
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Microbiology and Biochemistry
- Human Metabolism and Genetics
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology
- Physiology, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Skills and Cellular Pathology
- Applications of Immunology and Microbiology
- Biomedical Science Research Project
- Clinical Biochemistry and Biology of Disease
- Molecular Biology and Human Genetics
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BC99
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Luton Campus
- Campus code:
- D
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Mathematics GCSE grade 4 or grade C required.
Additional entry requirements
Other
Mathematics GCSE grade 4 or grade C required.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU