Biomedical Science (Extended)

Explore human health and disease with our extended Biomedical Science degree. This course includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points than our three-year degree.

Our degree in Biomedical Science explores human health and disease. We focus on many areas of medical and biosciences, examining the mechanisms of disease, diagnostic pathways and therapeutic intervention. Our lecturers are experienced academics in areas including cell biology, cancer biology, microbiology and haematology.

This Biomedical Science course begins with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning. After this, you'll progress to our three-year degree, which includes practical modules, real-life clinical case studies and a research project. After completion of Level 5, you can apply for placement and upon successful completion of an NHS placement and the IBMS portfolio, you would be eligible to register with the HCPC, enabling you to practice as a qualified Biomedical Scientist (protected title) in the UK.

We provide exciting work experience opportunities at a range of organisations, from multinational firms, government agencies and the NHS to smaller companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing. You'll graduate ready for roles in the public and private healthcare sectors, from the NHS, Medical Research Council and Health and Safety Executive to forensic laboratories and pharmaceutical companies. Former students have gone on to work for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Dyson, Eon, PS Analytical, E-liquids and NHS hospitals.

The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, a leading professional body in the field.

What you should know about this course

• Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2026)

• Our full-time degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), meaning it meets the quality standards set by the IBMS

• This degree includes a foundation year to improve your academic writing, computing skills, scientific knowledge and more

• Once this is complete, the course is identical to the three-year degree. If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to graduation

• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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