Bachelor Programme
Biomedical Sciences
Edinburgh Medical School's BSc Biomedical Sciences studies how the human body works in health and disease, from molecules and cells to organs and systems, with hands-on lab and research experience throughout. Year 1 looks at how biomedical discoveries have advanced medicine, Year 2 builds the core disciplines including microorganisms, infection and immunity, Year 3 focuses on generating knowledge from experiments through options in the student's chosen area, and Year 4 is about research in practice, with critical analysis and skills courses plus advanced options. Entry is through UCAS (course code C190).
University
University of Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Edinburgh, Central Area and King's Buildings campus
Degree
Bachelor of Science with Honours (BSc Hons)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027/28 tuition: £40,900 per year for international students (fixed for the whole degree at the entry-year rate), £10,050 per year for students from the rest of the UK (rising with the government fee cap) and £1,820 per year for Scottish students (eligible students can have this paid by the Scottish Government).
Admission Requirements
- A levels: AAB, including Biology and Chemistry (one at A and one at B); Mathematics or Physics recommended; GCSE Mathematics at B/6 and English at C/4
- IB Diploma: 34 points with 655 at Higher Level, including HL Biology and Chemistry (one at 6 and one at 5); SL English at 5 and SL Mathematics at 5
- English language, if required (any one of): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with at least 4.0 in each component (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 92 overall with at least 20 in each); C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 with at least 162 in each; Oxford Test of English Advanced 145 with at least 125 in each; or GCSE English at C/4, or IB Standard Level English at 5
- Widening access (Plus Flag) applicants may receive lower minimum offers; see the widening access requirements on the course page
- A limited number of second year entry places are available each year
- Other UK and international qualifications: use the entry requirements selector on the Edinburgh programme page