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University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

Explore a pathway

Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

Choose a branch, then a career.

Selected careerBiomedical scientist

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    English and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested. Science grades matter more for science degrees. No single national grade is stored. International GCSEs are not automatically accepted as GCSEs.

A-level subjects

  • Biology

    Two from Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is a common pattern. Some courses require both biology and chemistry.

  • Chemistry

    Two from Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is a common pattern. Some courses require both biology and chemistry.

  • Mathematics

    Two from Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is a common pattern. Some courses require both biology and chemistry.

University courses

  • Biomedical science

    Direct qualifying route. Only an accredited route plus the required laboratory training leads to registration. The Manchester 2027 course on file is not accredited.

  • Biological sciences

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Biochemistry

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

  • Microbiology

    Another course linked to a related career. Open it to see the route strength.

Possible careers

  • Biomedical scientist

    Direct qualifying route. Only an accredited route plus the required laboratory training leads to registration. The Manchester 2027 course on file is not accredited.

  • Clinical scientist

    Common route. A bioscience degree can be the start. NHS scientist training is a later, competitive postgraduate route.

  • Research scientist

    Common route. Research posts often expect a strong degree and sometimes a postgraduate qualification.

  • Critical care technologist

    Alternative route. Healthcare science and clinical technology routes vary. This degree is one possible science background, not a dedicated technologist qualification.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.