Biomedical Sciences is about understanding human health and human disease. We study these areas so that, ultimately, we can develop new therapeutic strategies and refine government policy to prolong life and improve the quality of people’s lives. Biomedical Sciences at York will open up your potential to become a future leading researcher, policymaker or administrator in biomedical sciences. You will learn how to critically assess information to gain a balanced understanding, how to develop and test scientific hypothesis and how to present your findings clearly and concisely to experts and non-experts alike. This degree will provide you with the skills required to tackle current and future challenges to human health. Our course is delivered by four University departments with outstanding biomedical research activity: The Department of Biology, The Department of Health Sciences, The Department of Psychology, and the Hull York Medical School. The combined teaching across these departments ensures you have the latest understanding of the most important topics in human biology and disease, infection and immunity, epidemiology, and neuroscience.
A Level: AAB | Essential Subjects: Biology and a second Science are essential. We consider the following subjects as a second Science: Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass. | We are currently not accepting T Levels for this course unless additional A Levels (or equivalent qualifications) in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject have been taken. | Scottish Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Access to HE Diploma: 36 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 9 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Biology and a second Science-related units. | Scottish Advanced Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Extended Project: B | If you achieve B or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 35 UCAS points | With 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['B']} | We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus at least 2 units from 8,9,10,11,12,17,20. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDD | We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: DD | Plus B at A Level. Biology and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your CTEC Technical Diploma as Biology and a second science equivalent. Please contact us for information on the approved science CTEC subjects we accept. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: D | Plus AB at A Level. Biology and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your CTEC as A Level Science equivalent. Please contact us for information on the approved science CTEC subjects we accept. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DD | Plus B at A Level. Biology and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC National Diploma as Biology and a second science equivalent. Please contact us for information on the approved science BTEC subjects we accept. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): D | Plus AB at A Level. BTEC National Extended Certificate in Applied Human Biology or A Level in Biology plus a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent. Please contact us for information on the approved science BTEC subjects we accept.
Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/ — UG Standard Band 4 2027 entry
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