BSc(Hons) Biomedical Sciences: University of East London

About the programme

This programme provides the academic requirements for Health Professions Council Registration as a Biomedical Scientist. Students taking a sandwich placement can complete part of the practical requirement for Registration in the sandwich year. Employment prospects, both as a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, or elsewhere, are excellent.

Career opportunities

The programme is designed to provide the academic background required to become a State Registered biomedical scientist working in the NHS or a related area, and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences.

Admission requirments

• For students entering with AS/A2 qualifications, the minimum requirement is 200 points at A2 level with a preferred minimum of 100 A2 points in Biology and Chemistry.
• They also accept Access to Science, Advanced GNVQ in Science at merit grade, and BTEC National Diploma in Science with a minimum of 6 units at merit grade or higher. All students should also have a minimum of grade C at GCSE, or equivalent, in English language, mathematics and double science.
• Applicants with overseas or alternative qualifications are considered on an individual basis. For mature students, credit may be given for relevant work experience.
• Direct entry to the second year of the programme is available for students with Higher National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area, or for those who have successfully completed study equivalent to level one at another University.
• If you want to study Biomedical Sciences but have not achieved the right entry qualifications, why not start with our extended degree programme.
• Students may be admitted through Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required.