This accredited Biomedical Sciences degree explores the human body’s function in health and disease. It equips you with specialist knowledge about how diseases occur, and how researchers and clinicians develop new treatments.
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This degree develops your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease, and ensures you graduate well prepared to make a difference in modern biomedical research and/or medicine.
We're a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our world-leading expert staff teach at all levels on our degree programmes. This means you graduate with the latest knowledge in human health and disease.
You’ll explore the links between:
By gaining an understanding of research in these areas, you'll learn how we can develop either preventative approaches or new treatments for a range of common diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, autoimmunity, cancer, and diabetes.
Some of our degrees are offered at two levels:
Our MSci degrees include an additional year of advanced study at master’s level, where you will gain additional research and practical experience to increase your employability and have the opportunity to work alongside our world-leading experts.
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There is flexibility to transfer between our degree programmes at the end of the first year if you find your interests change.
You can also apply to transfer to our Medicine or Dentistry degree. This opportunity is open to UK, EU and international students. It is competitive, with a limited number of places available. Students are selected on the basis of academic performance in the first year, a UCAT score, a personal statement and, if shortlisted, an interview.
The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:
This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.
You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.
You'll study topics such as:
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Biochemistry | 15 |
| Genetics | 15 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 15 |
| Cell Biology | 15 |
| Professional and Practical Skills for Bioscientists | 30 |
| Pharmacology | 15 |
| Physiology | 15 |
All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:
This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.
You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.
You'll study topics such as:
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cell Biology and Disease | 20 |
| Practical and Presentational Skills in Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| Essential Biomedical Research Skills | 20 |
| Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression | 10 |
| Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System | 10 |
| Human Anatomy | 10 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Neuroscience: from cell to cognition | 20 |
| Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens | 20 |
| The Biology of Ageing | 20 |
| Health and disease at mucosal surfaces | 20 |
| The Principles of Cancer | 20 |
| Structure of the Human Body: an evolutionary and functional perspective (Monash University) | 15 |
| Molecular and Cellular Immunology (Monash University) (External Module) | 15 |
| Molecular Mechanisms of Disease (Monash University) (External Module) | 30 |
If you're studying Semester 2, Stage 2 at Monash University, the Monash modules listed above are compulsory.
All of our Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences degrees are divided into two phases:
This flexible structure gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you specialise.
You're introduced to biomolecular sciences through a series of modules.
You'll study topics such as:
You'll select modules based on your interests, as well as a module designed to boost your professional skills in a relevant employment area. You will also complete a research project in an area linked to your degree that interests you.
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Integrated Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| Optional Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Medical Biotechnology | 20 |
| Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist | 10 |
| Research in Biomedical Sciences | 10 |
| Genetics and Human Disease | 20 |
| Cancer Biology and Therapy | 20 |
| Disorders of the Human Nervous System | 20 |
| Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives | 10 |
| Science Communication | 10 |
| Clinical Ageing and Health | 20 |
| Chronic Disease | 20 |
| Immunology of Health and Disease | 20 |
| Bioethics | 10 |
| Epidemiology | 20 |
| Bioinformatics | 10 |
| Research Project | 40 |
| Research project for exchange students | 40 |
| Microbiota and pathogens | 20 |
We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2023-24.
Teaching time is made up of:
You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical laboratory classes and small group seminars.
You'll be assessed through a combination of:
Assessments Case studies Coursework Dissertation or research project Examinations – practical or online Group work Practical sessions Presentations Seminar tasks/exercisesIn Stage 3, you'll select a module, designed to boost your professional skills in an employment area that we know many of our graduates progress to, for example:
Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. We offer a wide range of destinations and opportunities for students, and we can help you decide which option would work for you (including free language courses before you go, and helping you apply for funding). You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.
You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. You can even take a summer placement in an overseas research laboratory.
Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.
You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.
If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year, and your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. A work placement is not available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Placements are subject to availability.
You'll be based in the School of Biomedical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at our city-centre campus. The Faculty is also home to Dentistry, Medicine, Psychology and Pharmacy, making it a vibrant environment for learning and research.
Our facilities include:
You'll have the support of an academic member of staff as a personal tutor throughout your degree to help with academic and personal issues.
Peer mentors will help you in your first year. They are fellow students who can help you settle in and answer any questions you have, when starting university.
We have study skills ambassadors; peers who can help you with your studies including maths support.
We also have Phase Advisors who monitor your academic progress, and in-school Wellbeing Advisors who can help you manage issues affecting you during your studies.
There is a great demand for graduates in the biomedical and biomolecular sciences within the health services and industry, particularly leading or working as part of research teams, and many of our students choose this career path.
A large proportion of our graduates choose to take a further degree either a medical, master's, PhD or teaching qualification, before embarking on permanent employment.
Recent Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences BSc and MSci Honours graduates have taken up roles such as:
Sectors employing bioscientists include:
Find out more about the career options for Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.
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Throughout your studies, there will be many opportunities to engage with industry including:
Develop your employability with the support of the School through:
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
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All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements and offers below apply to 2025 entry.
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Through one of our contextual routes, you could receive an offer of up to three grades lower than the typical requirements.
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As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.
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The 2025 home fees have not yet been confirmed.
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For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year.
Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.
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