Biomedical Sciences (R87)
Open UniversityBiomedical 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
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Biomedical sciences
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ