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Biomedical Sciences [with Foundation year]

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
ARU Peterborough
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Course summary

Prepare for a career in biomedical sciences, contributing to breakthroughs and medical advances that positively impact people’s health and wellbeing.

On this course, you’ll study the human body at a molecular, organ and systems level.

You’ll learn how to investigate and treat disease, and discover the latest findings about conditions such as cancer, diabetes, antibiotic resistance and haemostasis.

We’ll cover modern diagnostic techniques and biomedical disciplines including haematology and transfusion science, clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, medical genetics, medical microbiology, and clinical immunology.

Why ARU?

Benefit from study in our specialist labs, including a human tissue culture lab and a category 2 microbiology lab

Use the latest industry-standard equipment for microbiology and tissue culture

Choose to focus on an area of interest in year 3

Build expertise and confidence with a hands-on approach to your lab-based learning

Gain critical experience with live briefs and challenges from our employer partners

We'll cover the fees for you to register with the Health and Care Professions Council after graduation

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1

  • Literacies in Higher Education

  • Introduction to Life Sciences

  • Contemporary Issues

  • Into ARU

Year 2

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry

  • Continuing Professional Development Level 4

  • Core Biology

  • Mathematics for the Biosciences

  • General Microbiology

  • Into ARU

Year 3

  • Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology

  • Metabolism and its Control

  • Principles of Genetics

  • Principles of Pathology

  • The Physiology of Organ Systems

  • Preparation for Research

  • Continuing Professional Development Level 5

  • Ruskin Module (15 credits)

  • Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation *

  • Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics *

Year 4

  • Human Pathology

  • Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science

  • Undergraduate Project

  • Blood Sciences

  • Clinical Immunology

  • Current Advances in Biomedical Science

  • Molecular Cell Biology *

  • Microbial Pathogenicity *

  • Biomedical Case Studies *

  • Pharmacology and Translational Medicine *

*optional

Assessment method

You’ll be assessed on essays, exams and practical analysis, so we can make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • ARU Peterborough

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 13 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B943
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
ARU Peterborough
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B943
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
ARU Peterborough

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above including English and maths and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3. If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two year post-GCSE study requirement, but you still have to meet the GCSE requirements.

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/biomedical-sciences

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5With minimum 5.5 in each component

Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-study/help-with-finances/undergraduate

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees

International fee TBC

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