BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with a Placement Year in NHS
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biomedical Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
NHS Biomedical Scientists have long been at the frontline in the fight against human disease and never has this been more apparent than during the COVID19 pandemic. Our BSc in Biomedical Science with a Placement Year in NHS prepares you to tackle current challenges in the field. You’ll study state-of-the-art advances in human health and disease and be trained in the latest techniques to work in medical NHS laboratories. On this course, you’ll be able to undertake an optional NHS laboratory placement and complete an IBMS training portfolio (subject to placement availability and accreditation of the programme with the Institute of Biomedical Science). The optional placement will take place in the third year of this four-year degree programme. We offer two degree programmes: BSc Biomedicine which is focused on biomedical research and its translation into the clinic; and BSc Biomedical Science, which is designed to train the next generation of Biomedical Scientists to work in NHS medical laboratories and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. If you're unsure which programme to choose, it’s helpful to know that the first-year curriculum is identical for both. This means you’ll have the flexibility to make an informed decision at the end of your first year. For instance, if you initially enrol in Biomedical Science, you can switch to Biomedicine later on—or vice versa—allowing you to tailor your degree to your developing interests and career aspirations.
Entry requirements
| A levels | ABB · Subjects: including Biology or Human Biology (and other subject specific requirements; including Biology or Human Biology and one of the subjects listed below |
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| A levels | BBC · Subjects: including Biology or Human Biology (and other subject specific requirements · contextual offer |
| International qualifications | Typical International Entry Requirements: We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students. A levels ABB including Biology or Human Biology and one of the subjects listed below. Accepted subjects: Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Comp |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
Fees
International students: £29,300 per year
UK students: £9,790 per year
UK/Home: £9,790 per year
International: £29,300 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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