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Our integrated foundation prepares you for degree-level study. Learn from university lecturers on campus from day one, exploring everything from genes to body systems and the science behind health and disease.
Make a difference
Work with leading academics on ground-breaking biomedical research, contributing to advancements in areas such as cancer biology, immunology, and molecular medicine.
Specialise in applied biomedical science
Kickstart your career as an NHS a professional Biomedical Scientist and graduate ready to apply to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) *
Real-world experience
From summer research experience to full-year industry placements, take the opportunity to develop your employability.
This course is for you if...
don’t currently meet the entry requirements, or you're returning to education to refresh your scientific knowledge and skills
you aspire to contribute to advancements in medical diagnostics and therapeutics
you seek hands-on laboratory experience to develop practical skills
you're eager to learn from internationally recognised researchers and NHS professionals.
*The programme has been designed to meet the IBMS’s standards of accreditation and re-accreditation. Successful completion of 360 credits of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science programme with completion of the IBMS portfolio between Year 2 and final year will enable students to apply to the Institute of Biomedical Science for the protected title of ‘Biomedical Scientist’ and eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) to work within the NHS upon graduation.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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There are no specific entry requirements for this course.
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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Course optionsEmail:admissions@plymouth.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0) 1752 585858
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