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Biomedical Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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Course summary

Biomedical Science is at the heart of healthcare, underpinning much of modern medicine. Study a degree where you can help shape the future of health and the next generation of treatments. Tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations with our bespoke suite of modules developed in collaboration with biomedical sciences researchers. Benefit from research-led teaching by academics and researchers at the forefront of their field. Explore the way research transforms into progress in clinical practice by gaining hands-on experience in our specialised facilities and cutting-edge laboratories. Benefit from the opportunity to undertake a professional placement or spend a year studying abroad. Gain knowledge of medicine beyond national borders, develop valuable lived experience and expand your professional network.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 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:
B111
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
B111
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level ABB

Excluding General Studies.
Grades A and Grade B in two Science subjects one of which must be Biology required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM

Applicants studying a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma will also require A Level Grade A and A Level Grade B in two Science subjects one of which must be Biology.

Access to HE Diploma D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit grade. To include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Biology and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in another Science Subject or 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in another Science Subject and 15 L3 credits at Distinction in Biology.

Scottish Higher AABBB

Grade A and Grade B in two Science subjects one of which must be Biology required.

Scottish Advanced Higher ABC

Grade A and Grade B in two Science subjects one of which must be Biology required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points

Applicant will be considered with IB 32 OR 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL6 and HL5 in two Science subjects of which one must be Biology.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4

For further details on our English Language requirements please visit our website http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

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.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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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 full details regarding tuition fee and other costings, see: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/money/fees/

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