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Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical sciences studies how the human body works in health and disease, from molecules and cells to organs and systems. It gives a grounding in medically related fields such as physiology, pharmacology and genetics, and builds laboratory and research skills.

Health

What do graduates do?

  • Researcher at universities, pharmaceutical and bioscience companies
  • Clinical or technical laboratory specialist
  • Medical writing and health communication
  • Healthcare management
  • Teaching
  • Graduate entry medicine, veterinary medicine or a PhD

Length by country

England
3 years
Scotland
4 years
Ireland
4 years

Durations are based on example programmes. They can vary from school to school within the same country.

First year and core courses

BiochemistryMolecular biologyIntroduction to Experimental Biology: Human BiologyIntroduction to Microbiology and ImmunologyMedical BiologyFundamentals of Human BiologyIntroduction to Biomedical Research

Examples from the first year and core course lists of different schools.

IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

Manchester's typical offer is AAB, including two of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.

This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

9 schools in 6 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBiomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of EdinburghBiomedical Sciences BSc · Edinburgh
University of ManchesterBiomedical Sciences BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldBiomedical Science · Sheffield

Ireland

University College DublinBiomedical, Health & Life Sciences · Dublin
University of GalwayBachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) · Galway
University of GalwayBiomedical Science · Galway

USA

Boston UniversityHuman Physiology · Boston

Canada

Toronto Metropolitan UniversityBiomedical Sciences · Toronto

Australia

University of MelbourneBachelor of Biomedicine · Melbourne

New Zealand

University of AucklandBachelor of Biomedical Science · Auckland
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Ireland2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

USA1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Canada1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

New Zealand1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor of Commerce, one full-time year (120 points), estimateNZ$51,020.40per year · 2027The University of Auckland
  • 15 November 2026

    For those considering February/March 2027 (Semester One) entry: the last day to apply from abroad at Otago. At Canterbury the international closing date is 1 December, and at Auckland it is 8 December 2026 for most bachelor's programs.

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  • We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
  • We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
  • We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
  • We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
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HEALTH

Other fields of study in this category

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MedicineDentistryPharmacyVeterinary Medicine / Veterinary ScienceNursingSpeech and Language TherapyMidwiferyPublic HealthNutrition and DieteticsPhysiotherapyOccupational TherapyPharmacologyAudiologyOptometryHealthcare ManagementParamedic ScienceRadiographyBiomedical Laboratory ScienceClinical PsychologySport and Exercise ScienceDental TechnologyMedical ImagingGenetic CounsellingGlobal HealthDigital Health

Last checked: November 2026.

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