BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
Biomedical Sciences
With teaching by internationally recognised experts and access to outstanding facilities, at Bristol you will learn at the cutting edge of biomedical sciences.
Why study Biomedical Sciences at Bristol? Biomedical Sciences is an exciting course that will provide you with a firm foundation in biochemistry, cell and cancer biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, physiology and pharmacology. The course provides an excellent foundation for careers in biomedical sciences in academia, biotechnology or the pharmaceutical industry, or for medicine.
At Bristol you will be taught by internationally renowned experts, research scientists and clinicians. Our aim is provide you with an environment in which you learn how to think like a scientist, developing critical and analytical skills that are highly valued by employers in the field.
After a common first year you will study molecular biology and choose from a selection of second- and third-year optional units, allowing you to follow your interests as they develop. In the third year you will also develop research skills by engaging with a hypothesis-driven research project in the laboratory or on the computer, working on a bioinformatics project or perhaps researching scientific literature.
Our excellent laboratory facilities include human patient simulators, flow cytometers, and confocal and electron microscopes. The dynamic laboratory manual eBiolabs, designed at Bristol, helps you prepare for practical classes by demonstrating concepts and experiments through animations, videos and pre-lab quizzes:
bristol.ac.uk/ebiolabs.
We also have an online virtual microscope and excellent teaching labs, where you will receive hands-on experience in advanced techniques throughout your degree. The faculty includes the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) in Applied and Integrated Medical Sciences.
bristol.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences
Our graduates have well developed skills in data analysis and interpretation and oral and written communication, which are highly valued by employers. Previous graduates have gone into roles with the civil service, pharmaceutical and food industries, the NHS and charities. A significant number of graduates go on to study medicine or for a master’s or PhD as the next step in a research career.
For more information about our course visit
bristol.ac.uk/ug19-biomedical.
BSc Biomedical Sciences A-levels AAA (AAC†
or ABB† ) IB 36 (32† )
In the first year you will study subjects across the breadth of biology related to human health and disease. This will provide a broad background in biochemistry, cell and cancer biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and virology.
As a second-year student you will study molecular genetics and a range of biomedical sciences units, allowing you to pursue your interests as they develop. You will also receive training in transferable and employability skills.
There is a strong emphasis on the development of practical skills and our eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual is available to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second year. You will also develop research skills to prepare you for a project in the third year.
In the final year you will choose options from a list of units that reflect our research strengths and undertake a project in a related discipline.
Single Honours BSc Biomedical Sciences 3 years
B900 Academic entry requirements
The University recognises a wide range of UK and international qualifications for admission; for further details please see p48
Typical standard offer for BSc Biomedical Sciences
A-levels AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject (see p48)
IB Diploma 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/ mathematics subject (see p48)
Typical contextual offer† Biomedical Sciences
for BSc
A-levels AAC including AA in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject or ABB including A in Chemistry and B in another core science/mathematics subject (see p48)
IB Diploma 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/ mathematics subject (see p48)
Other requirements
GCSE Higher numeracy requirement (B in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (C in GCSE English or equivalent)
English language profile E (see p48) †
Contextual offer; see p46
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