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Biomedical scientists conduct scientific tests to help diagnose and treat diseases and are key to keeping us alive and healthy. You’ll learn how the human body responds to disease, and how to use your knowledge to help identify them. Your skills and qualifications as a biomedical scientist will be recognised across the UK and worldwide.

Following a common pathway for two years, after that you’ll take either the Standard or the Applied programme route.

The Applied route includes an 18-week placement in one of our partner hospital laboratories and is particularly relevant if you want become a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS.

While both degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), (essential if you want to work in the NHS), the Applied route is also approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Biology or Human Biology plus English, Maths and Chemistry at National 5. Applications of Maths is accepted at B.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC including Biology or Human Biology plus English, Maths and Chemistry at National 5. Applications of Maths is accepted at B

Entry to year 2 is available with 3 Highers at BBB including Biology and Chemistry.