University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire

De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield , Hertfordshire, East of England, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Science

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

A big focus is how scientists use laboratory tests to support patient diagnosis. You will learn about the structure and function of tissues and organs in normal and disease states. You’ll link your expert knowledge of biology and chemistry to understand biochemical pathways and their influence in disease development. You’ll explore haematology, microbiology and blood transfusion techniques that form the basis of modern medical diagnostics. In other words, students will literally learn how to save lives! Learners have 20 hours of contact time, with lectures and workshops taking up about 6-10 hours per week.  

Students have the opportunity to undertake a placement year or a year abroad between the second and final year. The Careers and Employment Service provides support for students in finding a placement opportunity. Some partner institutions for the year abroad stipulate a minimum overall grade at first year in order for a student to enroll on their programme.

This degree holds accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology. Students who complete an IBMS portfolio during the placement year, which is successfully verified, receive the award of Applied Biomedical Science.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Minimum GPA

60%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

November 4, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

November 4, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 year bachelor's degree plus an optional sandwich placement or study abroad year

Program Length

£12276 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£15500 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Poster Printing Fee: £15 per year