Course summary
Studying Biomedical Science gives you the foundational knowledge needed to perform clinical research and promote the health of both humans and animals. This Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree course explores key subject areas, including blood science, immunology, physiology and pathology. You’ll start the course alongside our other biological science students, building up your knowledge in medical pharmacology and microbiology and biochemistry. In your final year, you’ll explore some of the latest developments in biomedical science. Why Study Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? A Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for a range of exciting careers or for further study. This course equips you with the ability to: • Prevent, screen, diagnose and treat chronic diseases. • Understand the science of major and emerging infectious diseases. • Perform statistical analysis, write, and conduct presentations as part of research. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading doctoral-level academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will give you the chance to gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll: • Experience working in a real-world environment within the industry in the UK or internationally. • Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies. • Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biomedical science career. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the biomedical science industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in healthcare, including diagnostics and clinical research, biotech industries, medical research, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more. Professional Bodies The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for a period of five years, commencing September 2021 intake. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
This first year comprises: • Professional Skills 1 • Molecular and Cellular Biology • Biochemistry 1 • Physiology 1: Structure and Function • Medical Pharmacology • The World of Microbes. To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
You’ll be taught via lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work. Assessment will include project work, teamwork, assignment, and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. In the final year, you can undertake an extended research project in the laboratory with expert supervision. Your module specification/course handbook provides full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
How to apply
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 104 points
A level - BBC - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
T Level - M
Successful completion of the University of Huddersfield Science Extended Degree leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree course - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Applications are also welcomed from mature candidates capable of benefiting from the course. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with no element lower than 6.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
International | £17600 | 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
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Clearing contact details
Clearing places available at Huddersfield UniGeneral Clearing for Applicants
0333 987 9000
Additional information
Clearing Phone Line Opening Times: Thursday 15 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm Friday 16 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 17 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 18 August - closed Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm