7May
UndergraduateUniversity of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Biomedical scientists help us to understand diseases and develop new approaches for treating them. Their research advances patient care and is crucial to improving healthcare outcomes. Our Biomedical Science MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in. You’ll study biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics and evolution, human physiology, infection science and blood science, learning with internationally-recognised researchers in our Centre for Regenerative Medicine and Devices, and our Centre for Lifelong Health. This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section for more information about entry and eligibility criteria. Top reasons to choose this course
- Professional accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and Royal Society of Biology.
- Specialist facilities such as atomic force microscopes, microbiology lab, molecular biology lab, and genomics/ proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins.
- Employability and research built in from year one.
- Guest lectures from professionals.
- Gain work experience on an industrial placement.-
Modules
Year 1 Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Biochemistry Introduction to Human Physiology Introduction to Infection Sciences Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Year 2 Infection and Immunity Intermediate Blood Sciences Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Research Skills and Professional Development Year 3 Cellular Pathology Bioscience Research Project Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Innovations in Bioscience Research Final year Core modules Evaluating Research in Biosciences MSci Research Project Options* Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices Clinical Microbiology in the Post-Antimicrobial Era Biological Membranes: Drug Targets and Disease Controversies in Science Bioscience Independent Study Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications Oxidative Stress and Human Disease Monitoring Signalling Molecules in Neuroscience Ageing: Pathology and Prevention Cancer: Bench to Bedside Understanding Age-Related CNS Disorders Clinical Microbiology in the Post-Antimicrobial Era Astrobiology Applied Nucleic Acid Biochemistry Advanced Pharmaceutical Analysis Nanotechnology Research: Therapeutics, Diagnostics and Advanced Pharmaceutics *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
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
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
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
HND (BTEC)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT