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Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A four-year degree in biological and biomedical sciences leading to pharma, Life science or postgraduate study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biomedical Science can develop the ability to interpret health-related evidence
- Apply appropriate safety and professional practices
- Communicate effectively with patients or stakeholders and evaluate care or service needs. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Pharmaceutical industry
- Life science industry
- Masters in biotechnology
- Molecular medicine
- Immunology or microbiology
- MSc or PhD research
Curriculum
- Four-year honours degree in biological and biomedical sciences. The page lists no module names
- It states graduates enter taught masters such as Biotechnology
- Molecular Medicine
- Immunology or Microbiology.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual) from Level 3 qualifications. GCSE: Applicants will need Maths
- Statistics
- Or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C
- Or equivalents. Subject: Applicants will need Grade B in A Level Biology
- Or recognised equivalent
- Standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points (96 contextual)
- Extended degrees 72 points (56 contextual)
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C or equivalent
- Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels, T Levels, BTEC, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE, International Baccalaureate, Or the country-specific equivalent listed on the country pages, Extended degrees (with a foundation year) take lower points, Top-ups need a prior HND/foundation degree, Some courses need GCSE maths or science and portfolios/interviews.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT Not published
- PTE Academic Not published
- Cambridge Not published
- Duolingo Not published
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Check entry requirements (UCAS Tariff points
- GCSEs
- IELTS
- Country equivalents at) and key dates on the course page. Apply directly via the international application on the course page (choose the start month) or through UCAS. No university application fee is stated. Submit qualifications
- English evidence and personal statement. Some courses need a portfolio or interview. Accept the offer and pay the 5
- 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £21,500, £19,850 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £32,039 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Geography and Natural Sciences |
| Department | Biomedical Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £21,500, £19,850 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £32,039 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,687 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT Not published, PTE Academic Not published, Cambridge Not published, Duolingo Not published.

