Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences (Dual Degree)

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BSc Full-time with time abroad 4 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

UCAS Points

120 - 128 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Overview Learn to play a vital role in helping people live longer, healthier lives on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree course. You'll discover how to investigate the biology of disease to fight its effects on individuals, families and communities.

You'll learn how to use research to ask and answer key questions about human diseases, and how to identify and monitor diseases in the lab using leading diagnostic techniques.

When you graduate, you'll be ready to pursue a career in hospital-based biomedical science (after further work-based training), or to take on another related career path, such as biomedical research or contributing to clinical trials to find new medical treatments.

Study in Portsmouth and spend a year studying overseas at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, gaining two degrees - BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences and Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Bioscience). Your global outlook will help you make an impact in the world of biomedical science, disease awareness, detection and prevention.

Course highlights

  • Explore the causes, diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions, and get an in-depth understanding of the scientific methods used to investigate human health and disease

  • Study the main pathology specialisms, including molecular biology, haematology, microbiology, histology, clinical biochemistry, immunology and blood transfusion

  • Broaden your horizons and complement your learning in Portsmouth with a year spent studying biomedical science in Australia, developing your understanding of forensic genetics, development and ageing with an expert team

  • Learn how to diagnose and research diseases in our labs and simulation facilities, kitted out with industry-leading microscopes, spectroscopy and chromatography equipment

  • Get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like microbiology, neuro-oncology and precision medicine

  • Be taught by an expert team with over 40 years' experience teaching biomedical science, including many HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists

  • Understand the value a scientific education gives a global society, and examine the ethics of biomedical research

    Careers and opportunities With the two degrees and international scientific study experience you'll earn on this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences dual degree, you'll complete the course as a globally-competitive graduate ready to contribute to this vital field.

    Once you graduate, you'll be able to take further training to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS, or in private or international settings. You could also apply for work or postgraduate study in Australia using your links at Edith Cowan University.

    Possible postgraduate study options include a Master's in Medical Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering. You could also choose to become a researcher, or work in clinical trials, medical sales or biotechnology.

    Previous Biomedical Science graduates have gone on to work in roles in areas such as:

  • NHS and private healthcare

  • STEM teaching

  • research

  • clinical trials

  • medical sales

  • biotech

    Roles our graduates have taken on include:

  • biomedical scientist (following completion of the IBMS Registration Portfolio)

  • clinical scientist (via Scientist Training Programme)

  • physician associate (following MSc qualification)

  • doctor or dentist (following appropriate degree)

  • clinical trials assistant

  • research associate or PhD to become a professional researcher

  • teacher (following appropriate postgraduate qualification)

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 128 points
    BTEC DDM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science - BSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time with time abroad
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

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    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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