University of Kent - APRIL Canterbury Open Day
25 Apr 2026, 09:00
Canterbury

Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice
Biomedical Science is the fundamental building block of medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the body, healthcare practitioners cannot truly understand, diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases, such as cancer. At Kent, we prepare you for successful careers within and beyond the world of biomedical science and equip you with the skill set you need.
Tailor your degree to suit you with a year in professional practice where you'll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you've learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, this year provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.
Accreditation
Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), and our four-year Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice programme has Advanced Accreditation. Students graduating from Society of Biology recognised courses are eligible for Associate Membership and are entitled to two years' Associate Membership at half price.
Your future
Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. You'll also develop key transferable skills including research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.
Biomedical science is a rapidly evolving field for the transformation of healthcare from disease prevention to tackling new threats. Career prospects in Biomedical Science are thriving due to the regular use of molecular biology and molecular diagnostics in healthcare.
Location
Our city, your time.
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This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
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Course optionsKent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Email:study@kent.ac.uk
Phone:01227 768896