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Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Level: Undergraduate

Subject: Biomedical Sciences

Year of entry: 2027

Key facts

UCAS Code

BSc (Hons)

Duration of study

Delivery

Full-time

Study location

Multiple campuses

Start date

September 2027

Edinburgh Medical School

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Study abroad

Available

Placement

Open days and events

Overview

About the degree programme

The Biomedical Sciences degree programme focuses on understanding how the human body works, both when it is healthy and when it is affected by disease. It explores the body at different levels, from molecules and cells to organs and systems.

Biomedical scientists take the knowledge they have gained from research into how diseases develop and apply this to help discover new ways to diagnose, treat and prevent them. Their research forms the foundation for medical discoveries and advances in healthcare.

As a biomedical sciences student, you will gain hands-on experience in research and laboratory work and will build strong scientific, experimental and problem-solving skills. As a biomedical scientist, you could contribute to improving human health and the treatment of illness around the world.

Our Biomedical Sciences degree is part of our suite of Biomedical Sciences degrees. In all programmes, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of biomedical sciences in Years 1 and 2 and then choose from a suite of more specialist courses in Year 3.

The flexibility of the programmes means you can also choose to specialise in Year 4 of your degree. Specialisms you can choose from include:

anatomy and development

reproductive biology

pharmacology

neuroscience

infectious diseases

How long it takes to complete this degree programme

This programme is studied over 4 years.

A key benefit to studying a 4-year degree programme is that you have the flexibility to study a range of subjects, outside your chosen degree programme, in Year 1 and Year 2.

This allows you the opportunity to study other courses that interest you or enhance your degree. By the end of Year 2, you can decide which of these subject areas you want to focus on in the honours years of your programme.

How long it takes to complete our degree programmes

Programme benefits

You will join an interdisciplinary programme that provides the knowledge, skills and personal and professional development appropriate for globally competitive graduates of our key disciplines.

You will have the opportunity to undertake projects with our leading biomedical researchers addressing major global biomedical challenges.

In Year 3 you will have the option to study abroad at one of our partner universities.

I found the Biomedical Sciences degree offered me lots of things, not just learning the theoretical aspects, but also gave students opportunities to go abroad and apply for internships. I got a summer internship in my third year funded by the school, where I learnt lots of new skills like laboratory skills and research skills. I managed to take the research project to my final year dissertation, for which I was very grateful for the opportunity.

Nadiah Ikhlas

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, graduated 2024

Entry requirements

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Other UK qualifications

Mature applicants (including adult returners)

To apply for this programme and be considered for an offer, you will need:

academic qualifications that meet our entry requirements, including required subjects

evidence of your English language ability (for example, from school or an English language test)

See our region-specific pages to find the entry requirements we accept.

Undergraduate entry requirements by region - Hong Kong-SAR China

English language requirements

You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.

This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.

You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test.

School qualifications we accept

We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:

SQA National 5 English at C

GCSE English at C or 4

Level 2 Certificate English at C

International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)

Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.

Other qualifications we accept

We also accept other qualifications from around the world.

English language qualifications and tests we accept

English language tests we accept

If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher:

IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) before 21 January 2026: total 92 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition) from 21 January 2026: total 4.5 with at least 4.0 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 162 in each component.

Trinity ISE (2026 entry only. We are reviewing our acceptance of Trinity ISE for 2027 entry. Requirements for this qualification will be available in early October.): ISE II with distinctions in all four components.

Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 5 in each component. We do not accept Oxford ELLT Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 125 in each component.

Other English language tests we accept

We also accept other types of English language tests.

How old your English language qualifications can be

Qualifications no more than two years old

Qualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:

IELTS Academic

TOEFL-iBT

Trinity ISE

Oxford ELLT

Oxford Test of English Advanced

Qualifications no more than three and a half years old

All other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.

If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.

Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences

View the tuition fees for one academic year of BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences.

Tuition fees for this programme

Additional costs

Costs for an optional year abroad

If you study abroad in Year 3 through the University's study exchange programme, you will need to pay related costs. These include:

tuition fees

accommodation and living costs

country-specific expenses like travel, visas and insurance

You can use our budget calculator to help estimate your costs.

Find out more about costs for studying abroad

You can also use a tool like Numbeo to compare the cost of living abroad to Edinburgh or your home town or city.

If you are away on exchange or placement, you may receive a reduction in your tuition fees for the year. This depends on:

the type of placement you are on

how long you are away

As an indication, you can see the reductions for students studying away in 2026-27. These are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Study away fees for 2026-27

Accommodation and living costs

You will need to pay for your accommodation and living costs (such as rent, food and utility bills) for the duration of your programme.

For 2026-2027, we estimate that it will cost an average of £1,546 each month to live in Edinburgh as a single undergraduate student. This equates to £13,914 for a 39-week academic year and £18,552 for a full year.

The exact amount you spend will depend on different factors, especially the accommodation you choose.

Living costs: estimates explained

Scholarships and funding

Funding information

You can find detailed information on financial support available, based on where you are living, in our funding section.

Programme details

What you will study

Our Biomedical Sciences programmes share a common structure in Years 1 and 2. These foundation years give you a strong grounding in the knowledge, skills, and scientific understanding needed across all specialist areas.

From Year 3 onwards, you’ll focus more deeply on your chosen subject area. You’ll also have the flexibility to change your specialism at the end of Years 2 and 3, allowing you to tailor your degree as your interests develop.

Your main area of study in Year 1 is the importance of biomedical sciences to medicine and health. You will learn how biomedical science discoveries and breakthroughs have led to medical and scientific advancement.

You will take three compulsory courses covering:

biomedical sciences

medical biology

molecular and cellular biology

You will also choose courses from a range of biomedical and non-biomedical options. We expect you to take at least one course in biological chemistry.

Find courses

The courses you can study will vary from year to year and may be different for your year of entry.

You can get an idea of what you might study by viewing the latest course information for this programme.

Find Year 1 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

In Year 2, your studies will focus on the foundational understanding of biomedical sciences. This includes essential learning in biomedical disciplines.

You will take three compulsory courses:

Biomedical Sciences 2

Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2

Cells to Organisms 2

You will also choose courses from a range of biomedical and non-biomedical options.

Find Year 2 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

This year, your courses will consider the concept of developing knowledge from experiments.

You will study one compulsory course:

Biomedical Sciences 3

You will also take a combination of option courses that broaden your understanding of your chosen subject.

Additionally, in this year, you will develop key graduate attributes, including analytical and communication skills.

I have really enjoyed the variety of assessments throughout the programme. There is a good balance between coursework and exams, and the different types of assessments over the past two years have helped me develop my skills in many areas. It has been good to use feedback from my essays to improve and to see my progress over time.

Danika Meswani

3rd Year student

Find Year 3 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

In your final year, your studies will centre on the idea of research in practice.

You will study two compulsory courses:

Biomedical Sciences

Critical Analysis Skills in Biomedical Sciences

You will also choose two option courses that cover cutting-edge topics in more depth.

With individual support from a supervisor, you will complete a major research project. This can involve:

original, laboratory-based research

data/literature analysis-based research

Find Year 4 courses (2026-2027 academic year)

You will have the opportunity to study abroad in Year 3 of this degree at one of our partner universities.

If international travel restrictions allow, you may be able to choose where you study from our selection of international partners.

A study abroad experience will allow you to immerse yourself in a different culture, enrich your learning and enhance your future job opportunities.

Your study abroad options

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

We use a blend of learning and teaching approaches.

In-person teaching includes:

lectures

tutorials

discussion groups

workshops

laboratory work

This is blended with digital teaching using our virtual learning environment. Here, you will find electronic resources, including:

video recordings

laboratory simulations

discussion boards

supplementary reading and reference material

The importance of research underpins all years of study on the programme. You will be taught by academic staff who are actively involved in internationally recognised research.

The balance between teacher-directed learning and independent personal study is an important element of student learning.

In Years 3 and 4, the emphasis moves towards self-directed study and discussion-based learning to enhance your learning experience.

Assessment

We use in-course assessment and exams in all years.

Your degree classification will be based on your performance in Years 3 and 4.

Sample timetable

A typical Year 1/2 timetable:

9am to 9:50am lecture

10am to 10:50am practical

11am to 11:50am practical

1pm to 1:50pm lecture

3pm to 3:50pm tutorial

2pm to 2:50pm lecture

Wednesday

Thursday

12pm to 12:50pm lecture

2pm to 2:50pm practical

3pm to 3:50pm practical

4pm to 4:50pm practical

Support for your studies

You will have access to a range of support services if you need them throughout your degree.

We will assign you to a student adviser and this should be the first person to contact if you need help. They can guide you to other University service teams depending on what support you need.

Academic support is primarily provided through your course teams, and more general academic guidance is available through the academic cohort lead.

Our academic staff

Teaching is delivered by academic staff who provide an outstanding research-led learning experience that fosters individual intellectual development.

Where you will study

Most of your teaching will take place in the University's Central Area and at the King's Buildings campus.

In your final year, some teaching will take place in:

The Chancellor's Building at BioQuarter

The Western General Hospital

Academic facilities

All campus sites offer state-of-the-art lecture theatres and laboratory facilities.

Study materials are available online. You will have full access to the University's libraries and computer laboratories.

Career paths and further study

Career paths

A biomedical sciences degree gives you more than specialist knowledge. Our programmes are designed to develop analytical, problem-solving and communication skills that will benefit you in a range of sectors.

Graduate options may include:

postgraduate study, such as a masters or PhD

graduate professional accredited programmes in medicine, veterinary medicine or teaching

scientific or laboratory-based roles, such as a biomedical research scientist

employment in the health service, universities or the biotech industry

non-lab roles such as scientific writing, science communication or other areas of healthcare management

graduate entry careers in management or the public sector

postgraduate teacher training for secondary science education or primary education

non-scientific roles such as marketing, accountancy or policy research

Careers Service

Our Careers Service can help you to fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals.

The Careers Service supports you not only while you are studying at the University, but also for up to two years after you finish your studies.

With the Careers Service, you can:

access digital resources to help you understand your skills and strengths

try different types of experiences and reflect on how and what you develop

get help finding work, including part-time jobs, vacation work, internships and graduate jobs

attend careers events and practice interviews

get information and advice to help you make informed decisions

Visit the Careers Service website

Further study

Many graduates choose to go on to further study before entering successful academic or industry-based research careers.

Graduate profiles

Lina El Rasheed

Degree: BSc Biomedical Sciences

Year of graduation: 2022

Current work: PhD student at the University of Oslo

The degree opens so many doors and gives you a great mix of scientific knowledge and transferable skills. The flexibility of the degree has also allowed me to explore a variety of career paths, from research and clinical work to international affairs.

Read more about Lina's career journey since graduation

Tamara Tubbeh

Year of graduation: 2024

Current work: Research Assistant, Cancer Research Lab

The teaching was excellent. The friendly and multicultural environment made learning even more enjoyable, and the staff were incredibly supportive.

Discover how a Biomedical Sciences degree helped Tamara secure her Research Ass…

Applying

How to apply

You must submit a full application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) before the relevant deadline.

Guidance on applying through UCAS

Apply to one Biomedical Sciences degree

Apply for only one Biomedical Sciences degree. If you apply for multiple degrees within the Biomedical Sciences suite, only one application will be taken forward for consideration with the remaining applications being processed as unsuccessful. You will have the opportunity to switch between degrees in later years, provided the required courses have been passed.

What you need to apply

As part of your application, you will need:

your academic qualifications

a personal statement

evidence of your English language skills (with relevant qualifications)

a reference

How we select

If you have met, or are predicted to meet, all our entry requirements by the relevant deadline, then your application will go into our selection process.

As part of this selection process, we will review all the information you submit in your UCAS application when we decide who to select for this degree programme.

How we select applicants

When to apply

2027 entry UCAS deadline: 13 January 2027 (6:00pm GMT)

This is the deadline for all UK, EU and international applicants to non-medicine and veterinary medicine programmes.

To find out if any degree programmes have spaces after 13 January 2027, search the University of Edinburgh on the UCAS website.

Search degrees that are open on the UCAS website

Key application dates and deadlines

After you apply

After you have applied for your degree programme, we suggest you have a look at the following information to help you prepare for university:

How to submit your qualifications

Attend an offer holder event

Receiving our decision

Accepting your offer

After you’ve accepted your offer

If you have a disability and need more support at university

Applying as an international student

As an international student, you apply for this degree programme through UCAS.

Find out more about applying through UCAS

Visas and immigration

If you do not have the right to live in the UK, you will need to apply for and secure a Student visa before the start date of your degree programme.

Our Student Immigration Service can help you with the Student visa application process.

Applying for a visa

An education agent is someone who can help you with the application process as an international student.

We work with education agents around the world and have a list of local offices you can contact.

Find contact details for an education agent

Life at Edinburgh

What our students say

Accommodation

We guarantee an offer of University accommodation for all new, single undergraduate students from outside Edinburgh. To be eligible, you need to meet all criteria and apply for accommodation by 31 July in the year of your entry to the University.

University accommodation website

Accommodation guarantee criteria

If you prefer to live elsewhere, we can offer you advice on finding accommodation in Edinburgh.

Accommodation information from the Edinburgh University Students' Association Advice Place

Societies and clubs

Our societies and sports clubs will help you develop your interests, meet like-minded people, find a new hobby or simply socialise.

Societies

Sports clubs

The city of Edinburgh

Scotland's inspiring capital will form the background to your studies — a city with an irresistible blend of history, natural beauty and modern city life.

Find out more about living in Edinburgh

Exercise, leisure and support facilities

Outside of your studies, we offer a range of facilities you can use, including:

sport and active wellbeing facilities

University cafes and catering

Edinburgh University Students' Association venues and shops

a multi-faith chaplaincy for all faiths and none

a University nursery (based at King’s Buildings campus)

Health and wellbeing support

You will have access to free health and wellbeing services throughout your time at university if you need them.

The support services we offer include:

a student counselling service

a health centre (doctor's surgery)

support if you're living in University accommodation

dedicated help and support if you have a disability or need adjustment

Health and wellbeing support services

Contact and events

Contact us

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Infectious Diseases BSc (Hons)

Neuroscience BSc (Hons)

Pharmacology BSc (Hons)

Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons)

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Revised English language requirements on 28 April 2026 to lower component scores for English language tests. Component scores were previously IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 23/4.5, CAE/CPE: 169, Oxford ELLT: 6 and Oxford Test of English Advanced: 135.

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