Study Biomedicine with a Placement Year at University of East Anglia UEA in the UK, School of Biological Sciences

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What will I learn?

Course OverviewStudy Biomedicine and you’ll get to apply your passion for human biology to tackle Grand Challenges such as stem cell biology, ageing, cancer, arthritis and cardiovascular disease – placing you right at the forefront of the battle to improve human health. Our BSc Biomedicine with a Placement Year degree will teach you how to apply cellular and molecular techniques to the understanding and treatment of human diseases. You’ll explore areas such as human physiology, antibiotic resistance, pathogens and genetics. And you’ll discover a host of additional topics including ophthalmology, metabolic disorders and gastroenterology. You’ll train in a wide range of modern biochemical, molecular and imaging techniques as well as the practice of testing ideas by experiment. And you’ll be able to take advantage of our teaching laboratories, which offer state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. This four-year degree programme follows the structure of our BSc Biomedicine, while giving you the opportunity to spend your third year on a biomedicine related work placement A placement year makes an invaluable addition to your scientific knowledge and skills, increasing your employability and giving you the chance to put your first two years of learning into practice.After the CourseWhen you graduate, you will have comprehensive knowledge of the fundamental scientific techniques required for research and clinical investigation into human health and disease. You’ll leave UEA ready to pursue a wide range of career paths, including industry, management or teacher training. Alternatively, you might choose to progress to a higher degree. Many go on to take posts in universities, or research laboratories within the fields of medicine or industry. The School works together with UEA’s Careers Service to offer support at every stage of your course, from choosing a career through to applying for graduate jobs and further study.

Which department am I in?

School of Biological Sciences

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,806.25 (US$ 30,744) per year

Year Abroad or Year in Industry, standard courses - 7,325.00, annual fees - 29,300

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

University of East Anglia,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR4 7TJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade C or grade 4 and Mathematics at minimum grade B or grade 5.

A levels

AAB including Biology or Human Biology plus one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Contextual offer: BBB including Biology or Human Biology and one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

BTEC

Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation.

Contextual offer: DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation.

For Forensic and Criminal Investigation applicants MUST be studying ONE of the following modules: Physiology and Human Body Systems,

Environmental Forensics, Forensic Genetics or Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques.

Public Services , Uniformed Services and Business Administration are not accepted.

Combinations of BTEC and A levels

Diploma: DD in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation plus B at A-level in Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Extended Certificate: D in Applied Science or Applied Science (Medical Science) or Forensic and Criminal Investigation plus AB at A Level OR D plus AB at A-level in Biology/Human Biology and one from Chemistry, Physics, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.

For Forensic and Criminal Investigation applicants MUST be studying ONE of the following modules: Physiology and Human Body Systems, Environmental Forensics, Forensic Genetics or Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to Science pathway. Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3, including 12 credits in Biology and 12 credits in another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Maths.

T levels

Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects are: Science.

International Baccalaureate

33 points overall with HL 5 in Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Irish Leaving Certificate

4 subjects at H2 and 2 subjects at H3, including Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Scottish Highers

AAAAA including Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Highers

BBC including Biology and another science, Computing Science, Psychology or Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.