BSc Biomedical Sciences
University of Bristol · Bristol, United Kingdom
About this programme
In the first year, you will study subjects across the breadth of biology related to human health and disease. This will provide a sound, broad background in biochemistry, cell and cancer biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and virology.First-year units may include: Normal and Tumour Cells, Pharmacology 1A, Biochemistry: Cellular Composition, Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Fundamentals of Body Function and Biochemistry: Cellular Processes.As a second-year student, you will study a range of biomedical sciences units, allowing you to pursue your interests as they develop. You will also receive training in transferable and employability skills.There is a strong emphasis on the development of practical skills and our bespoke online resources are available in eBiolabs to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second years. You will also develop research skills to prepare you for a project in the third year.In the final year, you will choose options from a list of units that reflect our research strengths in biomedical sciences and undertake a project in a related discipline.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 3 years
- Tuition
- £33,400 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5
- Study mode
- Full-time
Entry requirements
A-level standard offer: AAA | A-level contextual offer: ABB | Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (6)
- Black Futures ScholarshipPartial funding · Annual additional-funding cycle
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- Bristol Think Big ScholarshipsPartial funding · Rolling, several rounds per year
- Think Big about Veterinary Science Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- Think Big Undergraduate ScholarshipPartial funding
- University of Bristol BursaryLiving stipend · Claim by start of summer vacation each academic year