Course summary
Discover how biomedical scientists diagnose and treat diseases in our exciting and dynamic course, by getting hands-on in our specialist labs.
- Learn in a state-of-the-art 200-seat SuperLab at the heart of our Science Centre.
- Investigate and treat disease in our specialist tissue culture and microbiology laboratories.
- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
- Gain valuable employment experience with our placement year and internship opportunities.
- Study in Cambridge, a world-renowned centre for life sciences research and development.
- Gain essential skills for a career in this field with our accredited degree.
Modules
Year 1: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Information and Communication Technology Critical Thinking Maths for Scientists Cellular Biology 1 Biology: Physiology Chemistry Physics for Life Sciences Year 2: Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits) Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits) Core Biology (30 credits) Mathematics for the Biosciences (15 credits) General Microbiology (15 credits) Professional and Personal Development - Level 4 Year 3: Metabolism and its Control (15 credits) Principles of Genetics (15 credits) Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology (15 credits) Preparation for Research (15 credits) Principles of Pathology (15 credits) The Physiology of Organ Systems (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits) Personal and Professional Development - Level 5 Ruskin Module (15 credits) Year 4 Core Modules: Human Pathology (15 credits) Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science (15 credits) Undergraduate Project (30 credits) Clinical Immunology (15 credits) Blood Sciences (15 credits) Year 4 Optional Modules: Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits) Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits) Current Advances in Biomedical Science (15 credits) Pharmacology and Translational Medicine (15 credits)
Assessment method
We use a number of ways to track your learning, and to make sure you are developing the knowledge and skills you need. You will undertake practicals in almost all your modules, developing your practical laboratory skills, and your written, verbal, and numerical skills will be assessed from coursework including essays and lab reports, and poster and oral presentations. There will also be tests and exams, to determine your grasp of the fundamental principles and to develop your problem-solving skills
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
- 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
- Course code:
- B491
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | With minimum 5.5 in each component |
Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT