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Biomedical Science

  • MSci
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 29/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

This 4-year MSci Biomedical Science course explores the science of the human body and the causes and treatments of diseases that affect us. Our broad programme is taught by subject experts, who carry out fundamental scientific and medical research, and covers single cells and molecular processes up to whole body systems.

As a student of Biomedical Science at Birmingham, you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement year where we will support you to find your ideal placement either in industry or in the biomedical sector, or help you to access financial support to take on summer projects in our own active research laboratories.

Core skills developed throughout our integrated curriculum such as communication, organisation, problem solving and analysis are highly valued by graduate employers whichever career path you choose to follow.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • MSci • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 29/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B902
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B902
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAB

Required subjects and grades: Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE grade 6/B in Mathematics and 6/B in Biology and Chemistry (or double award science) if not offered at a higher level. General Studies: Not accepted as part of the minimum 3 A Level subjects.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points

Overall score of 32 points, with minimum grades of 6, 6, 5 in higher level subjects, to include at least two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics – Maths Studies is excluded).

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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