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Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)

Typical offer for 2027
120
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
C400
Start date
September
Location
City Campus
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Suitable for UK applications.

Biomedical scientists conduct laboratory and scientific tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

They are critical to the running of diagnostic laboratories, A&E, operating theatres, many other hospital, GP and outpatient departments and NHS Blood and Transplant services.

Based in a laboratory, you’ll investigate a wide range of medical conditions from blood disorders and cancer to hepatitis and meningitis.

Your work will be extremely varied and demand both analytical and practical skills.

You’ll screen for diseases and be expected to identify diseases caused by bacteria and viruses, while monitoring the effects of medication and other treatments.

Confidence with technology is important as you’ll work with computers, automated equipment, microscopes and other laboratory instruments.

You’ll have the opportunity to specialise often in one of four areas:

  • Infection sciences
  • Blood sciences
  • Cellular sciences
  • Genomic or genetic sciences

The BSc (Hons) in Applied Biomedical Science takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human disease.

It examines the causes of disease, and the effects of disease on the normal structure and functions of the human body. You’ll gain a firm understanding of the scientific basis for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of disease.

The programme also develops and applies new technologies that help improve patient care.

In year 3, you will specialise in one of the following pathways:

  • Genetics
  • Cellular Sciences
  • Infection Sciences
  • Blood Science

Each pathway contains a work-based training placement, which is integrated with the academic content. This provides invaluable applied experience, developing your skills and boosting your employability. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference of specialist pathway. This is, however, dependent on placement provision available at the time.

On graduation you’ll be able to practice as a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist in NHS Pathology laboratories.

Professional accreditation

This course is also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and has approval from the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This means you could be eligible to register with HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist following successful completion of the course.

The NHS England National School of Healthcare and Science (NSHCS) accredits this programme for the Life Sciences Practitioner Training Programme. This means you could be a qualified Healthcare Science Practitioner in your specialism after finishing your course and may be eligible to join the Academy for Healthcare Science register as a professional.

Entry requirements

At Bradford, we take into consideration a number of factors when assessing your application.

Below outlines the typical entry requirements for this course. If you’re not sure and want to check if your qualifications would be suitable, fill in an enquiry form at the bottom of this page.

Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points.

 

A levels

BBB, to include either A level Biology or Chemistry minimum grade B.

Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

T levels

Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science.

BTEC Extended Diploma

BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD or BTEC Diploma at DD (Diploma must be taken alongside other qualifications to meet the minimum required UCAS tariff points) in a relevant Science subject to include either 6 of the mandatory units from Group A below plus 2 of the optional units from Group B below OR 6 units from Group B, with all units passed with a minimum grade of Merit:

Group A

  • Principles and Applications of Science I
  • Principles and Applications of Science II
  • Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
  • Laboratory Techniques and their Application/Laboratory Skills
  • Investigative Project
  • Science Investigation Skills
  • Contemporary Issues in Science

Group B

  • Physiology of Human Body Systems
  • Human Regulation and Reproduction
  • Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways
  • Genetics and Genetic Engineering
  • Diseases and Infections
  • Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
  • Applications of Organic Chemistry
  • Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques
  • Industrial Chemical Reactions
  • Practical Chemical Analysis
  • Biomedical Science
Applicants on Access Programmes

122 UCAS tariff points. Applicants must be studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Science subject and achieve a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

120 UCAS tariff points, to include HL Chemistry or Biology at grade 6, 1 other subject at grade 6 and a third subject at grade 5. Plus Mathematics at HL2 or SL2, and English A at SL5 or HL5 with no subskills below 4, or English B at HL5 with no subskills below 5, or SL 7 with no subskills below 6. 

Plus minimum of

GCSE English, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

Additional entry requirements

As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.

All places are offered subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory reference.

The occupational health screening

All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment.

Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness.

This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care.

All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations.

The University is obliged to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to enable them to fulfil the required competencies of the programme. Candidates who are concerned about health issues are strongly advised to contact us prior to applying.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

All places are also offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB check) disclosure. This is due to the fact that you may be required to work with children or vulnerable adults on your clinical placement, and will need to demonstrate that you can safely work with these groups upon HCPC registration.

English language requirements

6.0 overall with no sub-test less than 5.5 (a requirement of the accrediting body - Institute of Biomedical Science). Applicants also need to have equivalent qualifications to GCSE Grade C or 4 in Science and Maths.

If you do not meet the IELTS requirement, you can take a University of Bradford pre-sessional English course. See the Language Centre for more details. For further information on English Language requirements please see the dedicated international entry requirements page.

As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.

All places are offered subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory reference.

The occupational health screening

All places are offered subject to satisfactory occupational health screening. This will involve completing an on-line occupational health questionnaire and attendance if required at a medical appointment.

Occupational health screening and assessment will consider the students’ health and wellbeing and their fitness to study and practice. Progress on the course is dependent on your continued fitness.

This screening process complies with Public Health England requirements for protection of the public and students and staff working in health and social care.

All offers of places are made subject to satisfactory health clearance and an agreement to undergo appropriate blood tests and immunisations.

The University is obliged to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities to enable them to fulfil the required competencies of the programme. Candidates who are concerned about health issues are strongly advised to contact us prior to applying.

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

All places are also offered subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (previously known as CRB check) disclosure. This is due to the fact that you may be required to work with children or vulnerable adults on your clinical placement, and will need to demonstrate that you can safely work with these groups upon HCPC registration.

Transferring from another university

Applications for advanced entry will not be considered for this programme.

Teaching, learning and assessment

A wide range of teaching methods are used to deliver the programme, which include a combination of blended learning undertaken mainly on campus.

To accommodate both the academic requirements and work-based training, the programme will require extended periods of study in years 1 and 2, beyond the standard 30 weeks.

All students have three semesters of study, with semester 3 being the work-based learning opportunity.

A number of self-directed components of Work Based Learning (WBL) is carried out whilst working in the placement laboratory, alongside the development of the Institute’s registration training portfolio.

Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.