Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
This course has been designed for students who wish to gain a qualification with a broader range of biomedical science subjects, to allow them to find employment in the medical/pharmaceutical sector. As the degree has accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science, graduates will also be able to gain employment as a biomedical scientist. However, you will have to undertake additional hospital laboratory training before you will be eligible to register with the Health Professions Council.
This course has been designed for students who wish to gain a qualification with a broader range of biomedical science subjects, to allow them to find employment in the medical/pharmaceutical sector. As the degree has accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science, graduates will also be able to gain employment as a biomedical scientist. However, you will have to undertake additional hospital laboratory training before you will be eligible to register with the Health Professions Council.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Aberdeen
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B902
Institution Code
R36
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
To include Biology/Human Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at National 5 grade C if not held at Higher.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45,P:15
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade merit in a related discipline. Other higher level subjects may be required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
To include Higher Level Biology at grade 4. Standard Level Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at Grade 4 if not held at Higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
In a science related discipline.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H3,H3
To include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at grade O3 if not held at Higher.
HNC (BTEC)
P
Relevant subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
Accepted
Scottish HNC
Pass
Relevant subject with grade A for consideration for entry to year 2
HND (BTEC)
P
Relevant subject
Scottish HND
Pass
Relevant subject with graded units at AA for consideration for entry to year 3
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
A level
B,C,C
To include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at GCSE grade 4/C if not held at A-Level.
T Level
M
In a science subject with a high level of Biology
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,220 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,920 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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