Clearing offers from 56 UCAS tariff points. Subject-specific requirements still apply. See the entry requirements section for details.
Biomedical Science is about understanding how the human body works and what happens when it goes wrong. On this course, you'll explore everything from how diseases develop to how they're diagnosed and treated in real clinical settings.
The MBio Biomedical Science degree at the ÇéÉ«ÁùÔÂÌì combines accredited undergraduate study with an integrated Master's year. This degree is designed to give you more than knowledge. You will build practical lab skills, learn how modern healthcare diagnostics work, and develop the confidence to move into careers in the NHS, biomedical research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, or further study like medicine or postgraduate healthcare training.
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Completion of a Biomedical Science degree accredited by the IBMS, together with successful completion of a portfolio of competencies after gaining six to 12 months' experience in an NHS laboratory and gaining HCPC registration are all essential steps to becoming a qualified biomedical scientist.
The MBio degree combines all the features of the undergraduate course with masters' level study in the final year.
You'll learn how Biomedical Science is used in the real world, with hands-on experience, supportive teaching, and a clear path into graduate careers.
Biomedical scientists play a key role in improving human health. By exploring life processes in humans they lay the foundations for understanding and investigating health, disease, treatment, and prevention.
Biomedical Science at Lincoln offers a broad scientific base, taking a multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates lectures, seminars, and laboratory-based work. The course emphasises the development of transferable skills in information retrieval, data analysis, problem solving, and critical thinking, as well as hands-on experience.
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Completion of a Biomedical Science degree accredited by the IBMS, together with successful completion of a portfolio of competencies after gaining six to 12 months' experience in an NHS laboratory and gaining HCPC registration are all essential steps to becoming a qualified biomedical scientist.
Our teaching team includes specialist staff from local and regional hospitals, research scientists, and pharmaceutical industry experts. Their areas of speciality currently cover diabetes, inflammation, cancer, and neurodegenerative and cardiovascular disease.
✔ Accredited and recognised This course is accredited by the IBMS.
✔ Career-focused from day one Learn how biomedical science is applied in hospitals, labs, and industry.
✔ Develop real laboratory skills Gain hands-on experience with the techniques used in modern diagnostics and research.
✔ Prepare for NHS and healthcare careers Build the knowledge and practical ability needed for roles in clinical and healthcare settings.
✔ Gain research experience throughout your degree Develop core research skills throughout your first year, including data analysis, critical thinking, and scientific communication.
✔ Work with industry-leading research groups In your final year, complete an independent project within a leading research group, gaining hands-on experience in experimental design, data interpretation, and project management.
✔ Strong foundation for further study Progress into medicine, postgraduate healthcare courses, or specialist scientific fields.
✔ Supportive learning environment Smaller cohorts mean more access to lecturers and personalised academic support.
✔ Designed with employability in mind Every part of the course connects to real career pathways.
✔ A growing reputation in science and health subjects We continue to invest in facilities, teaching, and student outcomes.
This course takes you from the fundamentals of human biology to advanced understanding of disease and diagnostics.
You’ll learn:
Alongside this knowledge, you’ll also develop skills in:
By the time you graduate, you will have the skills and confidence to kickstart your career.
Health and Disease provides an introduction to health and how health is disrupted by disease and disorder. Students will apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help understand the underlying aetiology and clinical presentation of key communicable and non-communicable diseases.
This module provides an overview of the anatomical structure and physiology of key systems of the human body. The students will learn about the levels of organization of the human body, and they will study the anatomy, physiology and regulation of the major organ systems, including the integumentary system, the nervous and endocrine systems, the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune and reproductive systems.
Introduction to the Life Sciences is designed to provide a foundation for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of fundamental cell biology, biochemistry and genetics in the context of life sciences.
Medical Biochemistry is designed to provide students with an overview of biochemistry at the cellular level. Cellular and molecular systems that have evolved to sustain cellular functions in the context of a multicellular organism will be highlighted through example diseases as well as delivering an understanding of how key biochemical pathways can be targeted for therapeutic purposes.
Research methods for the Life Sciences aims to introduce the skills and knowledge necessary for students to assimilate and judge scientific knowledge. Students will be introduced to the tools required to search and evaluate the scientific literature relevant to their studies, and some of the key philosophical constructs around which scientific knowledge is based. They will be taught about hypothesis testing, experimental design, data collection, basic mathematical and statistical concepts, and data presentation, and gain hands-on experience of their application.
The module provides an overview of the main principles of clinical biochemistry and its role in diagnostics and monitoring of patients. It enables students to discuss endocrine disease as well as liver, respiratory, gastrointestinal, vascular, bone and renal disease. It will also cover key techniques used in diagnosis and clinical research.
Data-centric skills are crucial for any life scientist undertaking any form of data collection, management, visualisation, and/or analysis. This module introduces students to skills in data storage, handling, and manipulation; understanding different data types; visualising data; fitting statistical and analytical models; interpreting and reporting statistical and analytical results; and using these skills in experimental designs. In the age of information, computational skills are becoming ever more relevant, and this module will hone different computational skills. All these skills can aid students in undertaking future research projects, including the third-year honours project.
This module is concerned with the study of the mechanisms by which drugs interact with biochemical, cellular and physiological systems. The module aims to (1) Give an introduction to the key principles of pharmacology; (2) Provide a detailed knowledge of the mechanisms of actions of selected drug; (3) Develop a critical appreciation of the importance and relevance of pharmacology in the treatment of diseases; and (4) Understand the principles of toxicology and drug overdose.
This module aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of how contemporary pathology and genomic approaches underpin the investigation, diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of human disease. It introduces students to core principles of histopathology, cytopathology, haematology and genomics, and explores how these disciplines interact within modern diagnostic pathways. Emphasis is placed on understanding disease mechanisms across the human life course, including ageing, cancer and haematological disorders, alongside the ethical, professional and technological considerations associated with genomic and digital pathology.
This module provides an overview of the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in both health and disease. This module will discuss the structure, function and complex mechanisms of host defence by B- and T-Cells and how our immune system are educated to recognise self vs non-self. We will also evaluate the role of inflammatory mediators, soluble effectors and cellular cytotoxicity in inflammation and immunity and appreciate techniques used to screen for these. The module will then finish by discussing how these system impact upon transplantation, autoimmunity, allergy and immunodeficiency and development of new therapies.
The module provides an overview of medical microbiology including bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections both through study of the biology of specific microorganisms and the human diseases they cause. The module considers the transmission, including nosocomial infections and the detection of pathogens, the module also considers the burden, epidemiology, control and treatment of infectious diseases.
Molecular biology is of critical importance when understanding biological systems. This module is designed to provide students with an insight into the techniques used and applied by molecular biologists in a number of specific contexts. The module will explore the origins of molecular life on Earth, before examining the molecular control of eukaryotic replication, transcription and translation. The focus will then move to in vitro experimentation including DNA isolation, amplification, sequencing and manipulation; before looking at applications of molecular biology and how they can be applied to our understanding in areas such as population genetics and health and disease.
The School believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students. Provision of this option supports the educational aims of the School of Life Sciences and enhances the distinctiveness of its degrees at Lincoln. The optional year is intended to:
- enable students to benefit from studying within a cross cultural environment
- expose students to a wider academic and cultural experience
- enhance their future employment opportunities
- by increasing their cultural and professional mobility.
This module is optional for students within the School. Study Abroad is a year long module which enables students to spend a year studying abroad at one of the University's approved partner institutions. Eligible students must have completed their second year of study to a satisfactory standard and successfully completed the application process for the year abroad.
During the year spent abroad, students share classes with local students and study on a suite of locally-delivered taught modules which have been approved in advance by the University. Upon their return, as part of the assessment for this module, students are required to critically reflect upon their experience of living and studying in a different cultural environment and the skills acquired.
Our understanding of human disease is constantly evolving and this increased knowledge is presenting new opportunities to better therapeutically target and treat these diseases. As such, this module will focus on investigating the latest cutting-edge treatments being used by the NHS now and into the future to treat disease, discuss the ethics associated with bringing these into practice, evaluate the successfulness and limitation of these approaches and where future development is needed to fully realise their potential.
The blood sciences module will provide a deep understanding of this emerging, mixed-disciplinary field, incorporating areas including clinical biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion. This module will develop knowledge of the role of clinical biochemistry and immunology laboratories in the functional diagnosis and monitoring of endocrine function, allergy and autoimmunity. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the different haemopoietic systems within the body and the techniques used within NHS haematology laboratories to monitor these.
The module provides an overview of the role of cellular pathology in the diagnosis and monitoring of malignant and non-malignant diseases. This module intends to evaluate the normal and abnormal histology and ultra-structural features of human cells and tissues. The module enables students to appraise malignant and non-malignant cytology, and critically evaluate the role of multiple research and diagnostic techniques; for examples structural analysis by electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry in pathological differential diagnosis. The module will enable students to understand and critically evaluate different methodologies of cancer treatment, how cancer drug resistance evolves and investigation of the role of personalised medicine for optimum patient treatment/outcomes.
In this module, students undertake an independent programme of research under supervision from a member of staff. It provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate original and critical thought, as well as to build discipline-specific research and project-management skills. We currently offer projects in the laboratory (wet or animal) or field, projects that involve data analysis, literature research, educational research, science communication research, and market research. Students may work individually or in groups addressing similar questions, but must write up individually. The findings of the research will be written up and presented orally. The conduct and performance of the student as a research apprentice will be assessed.
This module will build on the knowledge and understanding of microbiology or animal disease gained previously at L2. The module aims to develop students’ understanding of the One Health approach to human and veterinary diseases, including protecting animal and human populations from infectious agents recently introduced through cross species transmission.
The module provides an overview of the applications of genetics and the ethical and social considerations relating to determination and use of genetic information, as well as an introduction to ethical philosophy. This module also intends to discuss genetic counselling, diagnosis of genetic disease, carrier detection and pre-symptomatic testing. The module enables students to evaluate population screening, and community genetics for single gene and chromosome disorders and also the ethical and social considerations of the understanding of the human genome, the treatment of genetic diseases, gene therapy and the ethics of experimental animal use.
The forensic field course will give students the opportunity to experience first-hand the work of the forensic scientist within a national or international context. This may take place in a country other than the UK. Students will also familiarise themselves with the professional skills required to carry out this type of work.
This module is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of forensic anthropology. Students will be introduced to forensic anthropology before embarking on a series of lectures and practical sessions covering human osteology and the methods used to estimate a biological profile; sex, ancestry, age and stature estimation. This module will also introduce the student to the various pathological conditions and traumatic injury affecting human bone. This module will equip the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to participate in forensic anthropological analysis by preparing a case report on a skeleton.
This module provides students with the opportunity to investigate biological phenomena in the field at an overseas location. Students work in groups, guided by staff, to develop and test hypotheses allowing them to understand more about biological processes operating within the study area. They are encouraged to view the ecosystem within the wider context of the anthropogenic impacts being imposed on it.
This module comprises a research project for the MBio suite of programmes. The project is supervised by a member of the Life Sciences academic staff and provides the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research across a variety of research areas.
The projects are set within one of the School's research groups and can be enhanced by research workshops and transferable skills offered in the accompanying modules. Projects present the opportunity of work towards generating a scientific article of publishable quality.
This module centres on workshops in research techniques which are delivered by supervisors of research projects. Workshops will be delivered approximately fortnightly throughout Semesters A and B. The workshops are split into three broad research areas: Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare; Biomedical (including general Biochemical and Cellular), and Evolution and Ecology. Workshops combine demonstrations with hands-on work in-lab or in-field. Students are offered a choice of workshops from an extensive list of options, and the write up of eight of these will form the basis of assessment.
The module focuses on the development of transferable skills that are applicable both professionally and to research projects, within the programme of study and beyond. The skills will be relevant to the broad life and environmental sciences and will allow students to strengthen their proficiency primarily in these areas: scientific writing and communication skills, research data analysis and presentation, professional and career skills.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Health and Disease provides an introduction to health and how health is disrupted by disease and disorder. Students will apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to help understand the underlying aetiology and clinical presentation of key communicable and non-communicable diseases.
This module provides an overview of the anatomical structure and physiology of key systems of the human body. The students will learn about the levels of organization of the human body, and they will study the anatomy, physiology and regulation of the major organ systems, including the integumentary system, the nervous and endocrine systems, the skeletal and muscular systems, as well as the digestive, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, immune and reproductive systems.
Introduction to the Life Sciences is designed to provide a foundation for students to develop their knowledge and understanding of fundamental cell biology, biochemistry and genetics in the context of life sciences.
Medical Biochemistry is designed to provide students with an overview of biochemistry at the cellular level. Cellular and molecular systems that have evolved to sustain cellular functions in the context of a multicellular organism will be highlighted through example diseases as well as delivering an understanding of how key biochemical pathways can be targeted for therapeutic purposes.
Research methods for the Life Sciences aims to introduce the skills and knowledge necessary for students to assimilate and judge scientific knowledge. Students will be introduced to the tools required to search and evaluate the scientific literature relevant to their studies, and some of the key philosophical constructs around which scientific knowledge is based. They will be taught about hypothesis testing, experimental design, data collection, basic mathematical and statistical concepts, and data presentation, and gain hands-on experience of their application.
The module provides an overview of the main principles of clinical biochemistry and its role in diagnostics and monitoring of patients. It enables students to discuss endocrine disease as well as liver, respiratory, gastrointestinal, vascular, bone and renal disease. It will also cover key techniques used in diagnosis and clinical research.
Data-centric skills are crucial for any life scientist undertaking any form of data collection, management, visualisation, and/or analysis. This module introduces students to skills in data storage, handling, and manipulation; understanding different data types; visualising data; fitting statistical and analytical models; interpreting and reporting statistical and analytical results; and using these skills in experimental designs. In the age of information, computational skills are becoming ever more relevant, and this module will hone different computational skills. All these skills can aid students in undertaking future research projects, including the third-year honours project.
This module is concerned with the study of the mechanisms by which drugs interact with biochemical, cellular and physiological systems. The module aims to (1) Give an introduction to the key principles of pharmacology; (2) Provide a detailed knowledge of the mechanisms of actions of selected drug; (3) Develop a critical appreciation of the importance and relevance of pharmacology in the treatment of diseases; and (4) Understand the principles of toxicology and drug overdose.
This module aims to provide students with an integrated understanding of how contemporary pathology and genomic approaches underpin the investigation, diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of human disease. It introduces students to core principles of histopathology, cytopathology, haematology and genomics, and explores how these disciplines interact within modern diagnostic pathways. Emphasis is placed on understanding disease mechanisms across the human life course, including ageing, cancer and haematological disorders, alongside the ethical, professional and technological considerations associated with genomic and digital pathology.
This module provides an overview of the cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in both health and disease. This module will discuss the structure, function and complex mechanisms of host defence by B- and T-Cells and how our immune system are educated to recognise self vs non-self. We will also evaluate the role of inflammatory mediators, soluble effectors and cellular cytotoxicity in inflammation and immunity and appreciate techniques used to screen for these. The module will then finish by discussing how these system impact upon transplantation, autoimmunity, allergy and immunodeficiency and development of new therapies.
The module provides an overview of medical microbiology including bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections both through study of the biology of specific microorganisms and the human diseases they cause. The module considers the transmission, including nosocomial infections and the detection of pathogens, the module also considers the burden, epidemiology, control and treatment of infectious diseases.
Molecular biology is of critical importance when understanding biological systems. This module is designed to provide students with an insight into the techniques used and applied by molecular biologists in a number of specific contexts. The module will explore the origins of molecular life on Earth, before examining the molecular control of eukaryotic replication, transcription and translation. The focus will then move to in vitro experimentation including DNA isolation, amplification, sequencing and manipulation; before looking at applications of molecular biology and how they can be applied to our understanding in areas such as population genetics and health and disease.
The School believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students. Provision of this option supports the educational aims of the School of Life Sciences and enhances the distinctiveness of its degrees at Lincoln. The optional year is intended to:
- enable students to benefit from studying within a cross cultural environment;
- expose students to a wider academic and cultural experience;
- enhance their future employment opportunities;
- by increasing their cultural and professional mobility.
This module is optional for students within the School. Study Abroad is a year long module which enables students to spend a year studying abroad at one of the University's approved partner institutions. Eligible students must have completed their second year of study to a satisfactory standard and successfully completed the application process for the year abroad.
During the year spent abroad, students share classes with local students and study on a suite of locally-delivered taught modules which have been approved in advance by the University. Upon their return, as part of the assessment for this module, students are required to critically reflect upon their experience of living and studying in a different cultural environment and the skills acquired.
Our understanding of human disease is constantly evolving and this increased knowledge is presenting new opportunities to better therapeutically target and treat these diseases. As such, this module will focus on investigating the latest cutting-edge treatments being used by the NHS now and into the future to treat disease, discuss the ethics associated with bringing these into practice, evaluate the successfulness and limitation of these approaches and where future development is needed to fully realise their potential.
The blood sciences module will provide a deep understanding of this emerging, mixed-disciplinary field, incorporating areas including clinical biochemistry, haematology and blood transfusion. This module will develop knowledge of the role of clinical biochemistry and immunology laboratories in the functional diagnosis and monitoring of endocrine function, allergy and autoimmunity. In addition, you will gain an understanding of the different haemopoietic systems within the body and the techniques used within NHS haematology laboratories to monitor these.
The module provides an overview of the role of cellular pathology in the diagnosis and monitoring of malignant and non-malignant diseases. This module intends to evaluate the normal and abnormal histology and ultra-structural features of human cells and tissues. The module enables students to appraise malignant and non-malignant cytology, and critically evaluate the role of multiple research and diagnostic techniques; for examples structural analysis by electron microscopy and immunocytochemistry in pathological differential diagnosis. The module will enable students to understand and critically evaluate different methodologies of cancer treatment, how cancer drug resistance evolves and investigation of the role of personalised medicine for optimum patient treatment/outcomes.
In this module, students undertake an independent programme of research under supervision from a member of staff. It provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate original and critical thought, as well as to build discipline-specific research and project-management skills. We currently offer projects in the laboratory (wet or animal) or field, projects that involve data analysis, literature research, educational research, science communication research, and market research. Students may work individually or in groups addressing similar questions, but must write up individually. The findings of the research will be written up and presented orally. The conduct and performance of the student as a research apprentice will be assessed.
This module will build on the knowledge and understanding of microbiology or animal disease gained previously at L2. The module aims to develop students’ understanding of the One Health approach to human and veterinary diseases, including protecting animal and human populations from infectious agents recently introduced through cross species transmission.
The module provides an overview of the applications of genetics and the ethical and social considerations relating to determination and use of genetic information, as well as an introduction to ethical philosophy. This module also intends to discuss genetic counselling, diagnosis of genetic disease, carrier detection and pre-symptomatic testing. The module enables students to evaluate population screening, and community genetics for single gene and chromosome disorders and also the ethical and social considerations of the understanding of the human genome, the treatment of genetic diseases, gene therapy and the ethics of experimental animal use.
The forensic field course will give students the opportunity to experience first-hand the work of the forensic scientist within a national or international context. This may take place in a country other than the UK. Students will also familiarise themselves with the professional skills required to carry out this type of work.
This module is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of forensic anthropology. Students will be introduced to forensic anthropology before embarking on a series of lectures and practical sessions covering human osteology and the methods used to estimate a biological profile; sex, ancestry, age and stature estimation. This module will also introduce the student to the various pathological conditions and traumatic injury affecting human bone. This module will equip the students with the fundamental knowledge and skills to participate in forensic anthropological analysis by preparing a case report on a skeleton.
This module provides students with the opportunity to investigate biological phenomena in the field at an overseas location. Students work in groups, guided by staff, to develop and test hypotheses allowing them to understand more about biological processes operating within the study area. They are encouraged to view the ecosystem within the wider context of the anthropogenic impacts being imposed on it.
This module comprises a research project for the MBio suite of programmes. The project is supervised by a member of the Life Sciences academic staff and provides the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research across a variety of research areas.
The projects are set within one of the School's research groups and can be enhanced by research workshops and transferable skills offered in the accompanying modules. Projects present the opportunity of work towards generating a scientific article of publishable quality.
This module centres on workshops in research techniques which are delivered by supervisors of research projects. Workshops will be delivered approximately fortnightly throughout Semesters A and B. The workshops are split into three broad research areas: Animal Behaviour, Cognition and Welfare; Biomedical (including general Biochemical and Cellular), and Evolution and Ecology. Workshops combine demonstrations with hands-on work in-lab or in-field. Students are offered a choice of workshops from an extensive list of options, and the write up of eight of these will form the basis of assessment.
The module focuses on the development of transferable skills that are applicable both professionally and to research projects, within the programme of study and beyond. The skills will be relevant to the broad life and environmental sciences and will allow students to strengthen their proficiency primarily in these areas: scientific writing and communication skills, research data analysis and presentation, professional and career skills.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
Starting university is a big step, and support makes all the difference.
At Lincoln, you’ll have access to:
You’re not expected to figure everything out alone, support is built into the course.
The lab experience and transferable skills I have gained have given me the confidence to apply for PhDs and I now feel I can go on to something more challenging as I have these skills behind me.
Joe Potter
MBio Biomedical Science
Study overseas at a partner university and experience a new culture.
Students can benefit from an optional placement year opportunity between their second and third years. Please note, students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.
This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the professional body for those who work within the field of biomedical science. IBMS accreditation ensures that the course meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). In order to register as a biomedical scientist, you would need additionally to complete the IBMS registration portfolio in an approved laboratory.
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A Biomedical Science degree opens the door to a wide range of careers across healthcare, science, and beyond.
Typical career paths
Graduates go into roles such as:
Further study options
Many students use this degree as a stepping stone into:
You’ll graduate with transferable scientific and analytical skills valued across multiple industries, plus the course supports progression into regulated healthcare careers with additional training. So, you’ll be equipped for both immediate employment and further study.
There is an optional overseas field trip in the third year. Study how Biomedical Science can be used in the field, build important, career-ready skills, and conduct research to gain an international perspective on your subject. Destinations may vary, but have previously included New York in the USA, the cloud forests of Ecuador, and Molise in Italy.
Students on this course can take part in an optional overseas field trip in the third year to study local plants and animals in the wild.
Destinations may vary, but have previously included the cloud forests of Ecuador, the Mankwe Wildlife Reserve in South Africa, and Molise in Italy.
On each trip students are introduced to local flora and fauna, present a group project, and complete an identification test of plants, vertebrates, and invertebrates.
112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points.
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Chemistry. For example:
A Level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry
BTEC Extended Diploma - Applied Science accepted depending on modules: DDM
(Please include units on application)
T Level in Science: Merit Overall
(Health or Health Science not accepted)
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 to 120 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits, including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology or Psychology.
International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Chemistry.
GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages
/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
For applicants who do not meet our standard entry requirements, our Science Foundation Year can provide an alternative route of entry onto our full degree programmes:
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If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
112 to 120 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, to include 40 points from Biology or Chemistry.
If you are eligible for a contextual offer, a one grade or 8 UCAS Tariff point reduction to the standard entry requirements will be applied. Subject specific requirements will still be required as part of the standard entry criteria.
A Level: BBB to include a Grade B in Biology or Chemistry
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science depending on modules studied: DDM
(Please include units on application)
We will accept a Pearson Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National (equivalent to 1 A Level) in Medical Science or Applied Science to meet the subject specific requirement: Merit
T Level in Science accepted: Merit Overall
(Health or Health Science are not accepted)
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 120 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits, including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology or Psychology.
International Baccalaureate: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Chemistry.
GCSEs: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages
/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
For applicants who do not meet our standard entry requirements, our Science Foundation Year can provide an alternative route of entry onto our full degree programmes:
/course/sfysfyub/lifesciences/
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
This course could be a good fit if:
If you’re unsure about your exact career path, but know you want to work in health or science, Biomedical Science gives you flexibility and direction.
University Study is a major investment, so it’s important to understand the costs and support available. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found below. Eligible students may be able to access scholarships and bursaries to help with study costs.
University Study is a major investment, so it’s important to understand the costs and support available. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found below. Eligible students may be able to access scholarships and bursaries to help with study costs.
The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to visit us in person. We offer a range of opportunities across the year to help you to get a real feel for what it might be like to study here.
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We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, and contact hours.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, and contact hours.
