The Biomedical Sciences degree programme focuses on understanding how the human body works, both when it is healthy and when it is affected by disease. It explores the body at different levels, from molecules and cells to organs and systems. Biomedical scientists take the knowledge they have gained from research into how diseases develop and apply this to help discover new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent them. Their research forms the foundation for medical discoveries and advances in healthcare. As a biomedical sciences student, you will gain hands-on experience in research and laboratory work and will build strong scientific, experimental and problem-solving skills. As a biomedical scientist, you could contribute to improving human health and the treatment of illness around the world. Our Biomedical Sciences degree is part of our suite of Biomedical Sciences degrees. In all programmes, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences in Years 1 and 2 and then choose from a suite of more specialist courses in Year 3. The flexibility of the programmes means you can also choose to specialise in Year 4 of your degree. Specialisms you can choose from include: * anatomy and development * reproductive biology * pharmacology * neuroscience * infectious diseases **Programme benefits** * You will join an interdisciplinary programme that provides the knowledge, skills and personal and professional development appropriate for globally competitive graduates of our key disciplines. * You will have the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers addressing major global biomedical challenges. * In Year 3 you will have the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities.
A Level: AAB | Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry, one at A and one at B (BB for minimum entry requirements). Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4. | Scottish Higher: AABB | AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). ABBB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B; English at C. We accept Higher Applications of Mathematics at C in place of National 5 Mathematics at B. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 34 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.
total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components. total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. total 92 with at least 20 in each component (before 21 Jan 2026); total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component (from 21 Jan 2026). We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. total 176 with at least 162 in each component. ISE II with distinctions in all four components.
Scotland - Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees. England/Wales/Northern Ireland - The Rest of UK (RUK) students commencing or continuing their studies in September 2027, the tuition fees will be £10,050. EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees. Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme — 2027 Laboratory
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