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BSc Biomedical Science

UndergraduateBiomedical SciencePlacement year option

Studies how human disease is investigated, diagnosed and monitored, through immunology, blood science, genetics, microbiology and bioinformatics, and ends with a research project. A version with an integrated industry year is also offered.

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01Academic route

Your qualification fit

Sri Lankan A-Levels: BBB–CCC, including grade B in specified subjects. Lower scores may be considered for degrees with an integrated foundation year. International Foundation Programme: CCCD (30-week) or CCCC (15-week).

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at Aberystwyth University

The Aberystwyth Sri Lanka Scholarship gives £2,000 off tuition fees for every taught year of an undergraduate degree. Postgraduates with a first-class-equivalent degree can get the £3,000 Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship. Both are for self-funded students, and eligible international students can also receive free university accommodation through the International Accommodation Award.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at BSc Biomedical Science

Studies how human disease is investigated, diagnosed and monitored, through immunology, blood science, genetics, microbiology and bioinformatics, and ends with a research project. A version with an integrated industry year is also offered.

This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems, laboratory investigation and scientific evidence, research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience. A placement or professional-experience option is recorded, which can help connect academic learning with workplace practice when available.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Biological mechanisms of health, disease or living systems
  • Laboratory investigation and scientific evidence
  • Research design, data analysis and contemporary bioscience
  • Explore the biological basis of health and disease.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Laboratory practice
  • Scientific data analysis
  • Research-method evaluation
  • Technical reporting

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • A placement or professional-experience route is recorded; its length, availability and eligibility should be confirmed for the selected intake.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who enjoy laboratory science and want to investigate living systems, health, disease or biotechnology through evidence. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Laboratory scientist
  • Biomedical or biotechnology professional
  • Clinical research assistant
  • Life-science analyst

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

16 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Biological chemistryPublished course content
  2. 02
    Cell BiologyPublished course content
  3. 03
    Genetics, Evolution and DiversityPublished course content
  4. 04
    Human Physiological SystemsPublished course content
  5. 05
    Microbial Diversity and DiseasePublished course content
  6. 06
    Skills for BiologistsPublished course content
  7. 07
    Bench to Bedside and BeyondPublished course content
  8. 08
    Blood SciencePublished course content
  9. 09
    Cellular and Molecular PathologyPublished course content
  10. 10
    ImmunologyPublished course content
  11. 11
    One Health MicrobiologyPublished course content
  12. 12
    Research MethodsPublished course content
  13. 13
    Bioinformatics and Functional GenomicsPublished course content
  14. 14
    Microbial PathogenesisPublished course content
  15. 15
    Molecular PharmacologyPublished course content
  16. 16
    Research ProjectPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
UCAS tariff 104–120 (Sri Lankan A-Levels: typically BBB–CCC)
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-Levels: BBB–CCC, including grade B in specified subjects. Lower scores may be considered for degrees with an integrated foundation year. International Foundation Programme: CCCD (30-week) or CCCC (15-week).
English (IELTS)
6.0–6.5 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on courses.aber.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Aberystwyth University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.