Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science
with a Sandwich Year

Explore biochemical processes in the human body and help to identify and treat disease.

2023 entry

This is an archived course for 2023 entry.

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2023

Course overview

Biomedical Science is the fundamental building block of medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the body, healthcare practitioners cannot truly understand, diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases, such as cancer. At Kent, we prepare you for successful careers within and beyond the world of biomedical science and equip you with the skill-set you need.

Accreditation

Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), and our four-year Biomedical Science with a Sandwich Year programme has Advanced Accreditation. Students graduating from Society of Biology recognised courses are eligible for Associate Membership and are entitled to two years’ Associate Membership at half price.

Sandwich year

Tailor your degree to suit you with a sandwich year where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, the sandwich year provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad. During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project.

Still deciding on the right course for you? 

You might also be interested in our Biology or Biochemistry degrees.

Why study Biomedical Science at Kent?

Focus on your future.

You have the chance to take a paid Summer Studentship after your second year, giving you valuable hands-on experience in our research labs.

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Real-world experience.

Go behind the scenes at hospital visits that highlight how you could use your skills.

Hear from Nivedita.

Biomedical Science student Nivedita talks about her experience of the course.

World-class facilities

Regular investment in our laboratories ensures you learn in a world-class environment.  

Everything you need to know about our Biomedical Science course

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer
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The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more.

Course structure

You explore the biochemical processes that occur in the human body, learn how they respond to diseases and how this knowledge can be used to identify and treat diseases.

How you'll study

Practical work is at the heart of our teaching and this allows you to gain skills that are in high demand in the industry. We give you extensive practical training and you spend up to two-and-a-half days a week in the laboratory.

Industry-standard environment

Our well-equipped laboratories provide an excellent environment for teaching and research.

Your future

Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. You'll also develop key transferable skills including research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.

Biomedical science is a rapidly evolving field for the transformation of healthcare from disease prevention to tackling new threats. Career prospects in Biomedical Science are thriving due to the regular use of molecular biology and molecular diagnostics in healthcare.   

Helping your career plan
"Kent offers career help to all students even after you graduate. This is incredibly helpful as there is no time limit on when you can ask for help. "

Przemyslaw Wieckowski

It’s great to learn from active researchers and our teaching is often informed by their expertise.

Przemyslaw Wieckowski is in the second year of his BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with a Year Abroad degree.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2023 entry

The 2023/24 annual tuition fees for this course are:

Full-time

  • UK
    £9,250
  • EU
    £16,400
  • International
    £21,900

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

Fees for year in industry

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,385.

Fees for year abroad

Fees for undergraduate students are £1,385.

Students studying abroad for less than one academic year will pay full fees according to their fee status.

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details. 

The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence. 

The scholarship will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of A*AA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications (including BTEC and IB) as specified on our scholarships pages.

Scholarships

We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.

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We are no longer taking applications for the 2023/24 academic year. Please visit the 2024 online prospectus for a list of current undergraduate courses.

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