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Biomedical Science (including a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Chester

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Chester

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This IBMS-accredited course enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of human health and disease, in addition to developing essential laboratory skills needed to become an employable Biomedical Scientist or researcher.

Course overview

This course is designed for those wishing to gain employment as biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the NHS, or those wishing to pursue scientific research within academia, industry or the healthcare sector.

As such, it leads to a professionally recognised qualification, being externally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Why study this course with us?

Biomedical Science is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional staff who will provide continuous support throughout your studies at Chester Medical School.

The academic staff are research active and continually strive to promote research within areas of biomedical science, in which they have published research findings and discussed their work at national and international conferences. You will have the opportunity to join a research team to undertake your research dissertation in the final year.

We have strong links with local hospitals and NHS pathology labs to further develop your understanding of the profession.

This course will prepare you for several careers in and out of science, such as research into disease mechanisms and cell biology or medical writing.

Assessment

Learning is assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework. The overall balance between these two forms of assessment is approximately 50:50.

Coursework assessments may consist of laboratory reports, data handling exercises, essays, poster and oral presentations, allowing a full range of skills to be developed.

The end-of-module assessment is normally by examination, consisting of a combination of multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short answer or long answer questions.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 13,025per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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A level

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The Department requires one of the following subjects at grade D as essential for entry: Biology, Applied Science

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University information

University of Chester

University of Chester

University of Chester

  • University League Table

    56th

  • Campus address

    University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 4BJ, England

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With around 14,000 students from 100+ countries, the University of Chester provides a vibrant, diverse and safe home for international students worldwide!
While it is undoubtedly beautiful, Chester offers a welcoming community, as well as history, culture, and plenty of activities for students to get involved in.
In 2024, the university’s Business School received the prestigious Business School of the Year award at the Times Higher Education Awards (THE).

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    56th out of 83 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    134 63%

    41st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    49th

    19

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    68th

    10

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