About Bsc (hons) Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year Option) in Bournemouth University

Biomedical science forms an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. It is a broad-based science degree which studies the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.

Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science?

• Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease
• Understand the theories, concepts and principles relevant to different disciplines in biomedical sciences as well as the wider application of these to address societal needs
• Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in biomedical sciences and how to conduct your own biomedical science research
• Complete a 30-week placement in year three to experience some essential and fascinating insights for your future career
• Explore different techniques for developing medicines and how they are used to treat illness in the human body in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. 

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 60-78 overall.
• PTE Academic: 54 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Bournemouth University Cost of Attendance

The information below is designed as a guide to the living expenses at university. For those who stay on-campus, the cost of utilities and transportation will be saved as the students will be given annual bus pass.