UndergraduateBiomedical SciencePlacement year option
Studies the human body at molecular, organ and systems level, and how disease is investigated and treated, in specialist labs in Cambridge. It is aligned with industry standards for careers in healthcare science, research and the life sciences.
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01Academic route
Your qualification fit
Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.
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Potential funding at Anglia Ruskin University
International undergraduates automatically get a fee discount of up to £5,000 (lower award) or £7,000 (higher award) over the course, with £2,000 or £4,000 off the first year. The International Postgraduate Scholarship gives up to £4,000 to MBA students and ARU graduates.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Studies the human body at molecular, organ and systems level, and how disease is investigated and treated, in specialist labs in Cambridge. It is aligned with industry standards for careers in healthcare science, research and the life sciences.
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.
21 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.
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Human Anatomy and Physiology30 credits
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Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry30 credits
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Core Biology30 credits
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Mathematics for the Biosciences15 credits
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General Microbiology15 credits
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Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology15 credits
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Metabolism and its Control15 credits
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Principles of Genetics15 credits
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Principles of Pathology15 credits
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Physiology of Organ Systems15 credits
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Preparation for Research15 credits
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Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation15 credits
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Ruskin Module15 credits
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Human Pathology15 credits
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Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science15 credits
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Undergraduate Project30 credits
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Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science30 credits
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Current Advances in Biomedical Science15 credits
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Molecular Cell Biology () *15 credits
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Microbial Pathogenicity () *15 credits
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Pharmacology and Translational Medicine () *15 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
Sri Lankan A-Levels: two passes at grade C or above in relevant subjects
Sri Lankan qualifications
Two GCE A-Level passes (or local Sri Lankan A-Levels) at grade C or above in relevant subjects, or a recognised foundation programme. ARU College offers foundation and first-year routes for students who do not qualify.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on aru.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 Anglia Ruskin University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
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