Course Overview

Our course prepares you for employment in a wide range of scientific areas, including the pharmaceutical industry, scientific research, clinical trials, scientific writing, diagnostic laboratories, the food industry, and teaching. In your final year, you will study an integrative studies module with input from our Business Start-Up unit here at our university, providing you with valuable enterprise skills and knowledge. If you are interested in a career as a biomedical/healthcare scientist in the NHS you can undertake the after you have completed your Biomedical Sciences degree. Many of our graduates also go on to further study, including MSc, Ph.D., teacher training, and physician associates courses.

We are committed to ensuring that the opportunity to experience an education here at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us to study for your undergraduate degree, you may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary.

Bursaries are usually awarded depending on household income, whilst scholarships are available for a number of areas and are based on sporting or academic excellence.

Our Beckett Careers Team will support you with all aspects of your career planning, throughout university and beyond. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job or want to gain experience alongside your studies, need help preparing an application, or exploring graduate job options, we can provide expert support every step of the way!

Throughout your university journey and up to five years after you graduate you'll have access to a broad range of support and tools to help you with:

Getting ready to apply for jobs

Working on your CV

Preparing for an interview

Applying for graduate vacancies or placements

General Eligibility

GCSEs

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2, and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points with at least 15 merits in biological science.

T Levels

Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core, in a relevant subject.

Scottish Awards

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above and to have 40 points in biological science.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above and to have at least 40 points in biological science.

International baccalaureate

112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above and have at least 40 points in biological science.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.