Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

the structure and normal function of the human body
the effects of disease and ways to prevent and treat disease
the study of anatomy in relation to health, disease and human identification
the study of physiology from the molecular level to that of the whole organism
understanding how the brain and nervous system function in health and disease
understanding how drugs work.

Statistics for recent years show that our graduates find employment or postgraduate training opportunities in a wide variety of destinations, particularly related to biomedicine and healthcare, and including:

research in universities, research institutes and the pharmaceutical industry
teaching in schools, colleges and universities
graduate entry to a degree in medicine or dentistry
Biomedical sciences graduates will also be valued for their scientific training and problem-solving skills by many potential employers in fields that are not directly related to the specific degree subject.

AABB at Higher including biology and chemistry, plus mathematics (Standard Grade at 3 or National 5/Intermediate2 at C)
ABB (minimum) - AAB (typical) including A-Level biology and chemistry, plus GCSE mathematics at C / 4

The Royal Society of Biology is the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom. The Society represents approximately 15,000 biologists from all areas of the life sciences, as well as over 95 organisations which make up the diverse landscape of biology in the UK and overseas. The Royal Society of Biology offers members unique opportunities to engage with the life sciences and share their passion for biology.