Biomedical Sciences (R87)

Open University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

Biomedical Sciences (R87) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Open University, based in Milton Keynes, taught distance learning over 3-6 years.

About this course

Biomedical sciences is a broad area of modern science and underpins much of contemporary medicine. By studying a biomedical sciences degree, you’ll understand how the human body works and how illnesses are diagnosed and treated. You’ll explore how cells, tissues, organs, and body systems function together and their impact on health and disease. You’ll learn about the functions of the human body by studying anatomy and physiology, and how we prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses. Our biomedical sciences degree will also teach you practical skills through our award-winning OpenSTEM Labs and, in some cases, extended reality.

Key features
- Gain a contemporary understanding of the biomedical sciences

- Explore health and disease from a multidisciplinary, evidence-based perspective

- Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM labs

- Participate in innovative online collaborative and virtual experiences, including extended reality

- Develop transferable skills that enhance your employability in a variety of settings

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Distance learning
Duration
3-6 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Milton Keynes
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Biomedical sciences