Biomedical Science is an exciting and dynamic subject, where research is constantly leading to breakthroughs and medical advances that have an impact on the health and wellbeing of society. Discover how biomedical scientists diagnose and treat diseases in our exciting and dynamic course, by getting hands-on in our specialist labs. Why study Biomedical Science at ARU?

Learn with your peers 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 local employers, giving you invaluable 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.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology (RSB), meaning you will have the maximum opportunity to gain the essential skills for a career in this field.

At ARU, you’ll learn about the human body at molecular, organ and systems levels, and how to investigate and treat disease. Our passionate, highly qualified lecturers will teach you the latest findings about conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis. We’ll start by covering the fundamentals of biomedical science, incorporating biology, the history and philosophy of science, the history of medicine, and the biology of disease, as well as maths, lab safety, and the building blocks of the human body. You’ll go on to learn how to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures and interpret and communicate the results, and deepen your knowledge of the human body in normal and disease conditions. You’ll round off your degree with an independent research project, which will pull together everything you’ve learned. Our three-year course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), setting you up for a trainee position in an NHS laboratory as a Health and Care Professions Council-registered biomedical scientist. Both our three-year and four-year (placement) courses in Cambridge are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Cambridgeshire is home to number of world-renowned biomedical research institutes and biotechnology companies, offering plenty of opportunities for work experience and employment. We incorporate real-world problem-solving experience into the course with our Live Briefs, and can also help you find and take up internships and placements. As well as preparing you for a career in biomedical science, we'll equip you for further study in science or medicine. There's a limited opportunity to transfer to Year 1 of our MBChB Medicine degree, following successful completion of your first year of Biomedical Science, application and interview.

Modules

Year 1: 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 2: 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 3 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 3 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

You’ll be assessed on essays, exams and practical analysis, so we can make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need.

Professional bodies

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

Biomedical Science, Institute of
Royal Society of Biology

How to apply

29Jan

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:: B940

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

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

2025 entry requirements have been published using the current cycle information however, due to a current review these are subject to change. Please check back here for updates.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/biomedical-science

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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 .

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