Biomedical Science | Glasgow Caledonian University

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Course summary

Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.

You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals.

The majority of our graduates find employment in NHS clinical laboratories. Some secure posts in industry, working as part of a research team in pharmaceutical development, biological product research and manufacture or conducting research in government, health service and university laboratories.

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: B940
Institution code:: G42

Open days

Glasgow Caledonian University - Undergraduate Open Day
4 Sept 2026, 09:00
Glasgow
Glasgow Caledonian University - Undergraduate Open Day
3 Oct 2026, 09:00
Glasgow

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Student Outcomes

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70 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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