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Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS

Course summary

Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries. You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals. The majority of our graduates find employment in NHS clinical laboratories. Some secure posts in industry, working as part of a research team in pharmaceutical development, biological product research and manufacture or conducting research in government, health service and university laboratories.

Assessment method

Our graduates leave university with a balanced knowledge and understanding of all branches of biomedical science after completing a course designed to allow them to become enquiring, independent learners while exhibiting high levels of professionalism. Half of our assessment methods are practically based, providing hands-on laboratory skills and experience of data handling and presentation. This approach helps to make the programme distinctive and attractive to employers and will also equip graduates with the necessary skills and competencies to allow them to compete in the global marketplace

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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How to apply

This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.

Application codes

Course code:
B940
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

SWAP Access to Science with BBB overall Academic IELTS 7.0 with no individual element below 6.5 or equivalent A in Higher ESOL is acceptable

Minimum Qualification Requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element

Higher ESOL at A is also considered


Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £1820 Year 1
EU £15200 Year 1
International £15200 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Sponsorship information

The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.

Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University - UCAS