Careers

The hands-on experience in laboratories, combined with teaching from dedicated lecturers has profoundly shaped my academic and personal growth.

Tara Jasmine Bachoo, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science graduate

Prepare for a range of biomedical careers with this accredited degree course.

You’ll develop real-world problem-solving skills through Live Briefs, and receive support to secure internships and placement opportunities that help you gain valuable industry experience.

Our campuses are located within one of the UK's leading healthcare and life sciences regions, with strong links to NHS providers, research institutes, biotechnology companies and pharmaceutical organisations.

Benefiting from proximity to a thriving network of biomedical research, healthcare and industry partners across the East of England, you'll have opportunities to gain practical experience, build professional connections and prepare for your future career.

What can you do with a Biomedical Science degree?

Where have other Biomedical Science graduates worked?

How can ARU help with my employability and career development?

Teaching and modules

Whether you aspire to become a biomedical scientist, medic or move into research, you’ll discover the link between theory and practice.

Dr Chris O'Kane, Senior Lecturer

Start your course by exploring the fundamentals of biomedical science, incorporating biology, the history and philosophy of science, the history of medicine, and the biology of disease.

We'll also cover maths, lab safety, and the building blocks of the human body.

You’ll go on to learn how to perform a variety of diagnostic procedures and interpret and communicate the results, and deepen your knowledge of the human body in normal and disease conditions.

To complete your degree, you'll complete an independent research project which pulls together everything you’ve learned.

Hear more about our accredited degree and science facilities from course leader Chris O'Kane and current students.
Megan wanted to acquire practical lab skills, as well as helping with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Robert chose to study Biomedical Science because it integrated biology with the study of human disease and treatments.
Discover why Sarah decided to change her career after ten years, and study Biomedical Science.
Iuliana reflects on graduating from the BSc Biomedical Science degree and gaining a full-time job at ARU.

Hear more about our accredited degree and science facilities from course leader Chris O'Kane and current students.
Megan wanted to acquire practical lab skills, as well as helping with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Robert chose to study Biomedical Science because it integrated biology with the study of human disease and treatments.
Discover why Sarah decided to change her career after ten years, and study Biomedical Science.
Iuliana reflects on graduating from the BSc Biomedical Science degree and gaining a full-time job at ARU.

What will I study?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits)
Core Biology (30 credits)
Mathematics for the Biosciences (15 credits)
General Microbiology (15 credits)
Continuing Professional Development Level 4
Into ARU

Year 2

Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology (15 credits)
Metabolism and its Control (15 credits)
Principles of Genetics (15 credits)
Principles of Pathology (15 credits)
Physiology of Organ Systems (15 credits)
Preparation for Research (15 credits)
Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits)
Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 3

Human Pathology (15 credits)
Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science (15 credits)
Undergraduate Project (30 credits)
Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science (30 credits)
Current Advances in Biomedical Science (15 credits)
Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits) *
Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits) *
Pharmacology and Translational Medicine (15 credits) *

Module details

You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.

Year 3

Work placement

Module details

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Year 1

Learning to Learn
Maths for Scientists
Cellular Biology 1
Critical Thinking
Biology: Physiology
Chemistry
Physics for Life Sciences

Year 2

Mathematics for the Biosciences (15 credits)
General Microbiology (15 credits)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (30 credits)
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry (30 credits)
Core Biology (30 credits)
Continuing Professional Development Level 4

Year 3

Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology (15 credits)
Metabolism and its Control (15 credits)
Principles of Genetics (15 credits)
Principles of Pathology (15 credits)
Physiology of Organ Systems (15 credits)
Preparation for Research (15 credits)
Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits)
Ruskin Module

Year 4

Human Pathology (15 credits)
Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science (15 credits)
Undergraduate Project (30 credits)
Current Advances in Biomedical Science (15 credits)
Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science (30 credits)
Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits) *
Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits) *
Pharmacology and Translational Medicine (15 credits) *

Module details

What happens on a foundation year?

What happens on a placement year?

How is BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science assessed?

Who teaches Biomedical Science at ARU?

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Professor Christopher Parris
Research Professor
Dr Christopher O'Kane
Deputy Head of School
Dr Krithika Sundararaman
Senior Lecturer
Dr Jason Hodgson
Senior Lecturer
Professor Havovi Chichger
Professor in Biomedical Science
Dr Clett Erridge
Senior Lecturer

Develop practical laboratory skills using modern biomedical equipment, from microscopy and molecular biology techniques to diagnostic approaches used in healthcare and industry laboratory settings.

As a Biomedical Science student in Cambridge, you’ll have access to our Science Centre. With seven floors of labs and teaching space, it features a 200-seater SuperLab with specialist tissue culture and microbiology equipment.

If you study in Chelmsford, you’ll be able to enhance your learning experience with our specialist Biological-Safety Level 2 multi-functional SuperLab.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email [email protected] for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

International students

English language requirements

Contextual offers

Fees and funding

UK students

£9,790 UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

£10,050 UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

£9,790 UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

£10,050 UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

£9,790 UK students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

£10,050 UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees
If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland
EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

International students

£18,400 International students starting 2026/27 (full-time, per year)