University courses
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.
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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.
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Selected courseBiomedical science
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
Two from Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics is a common pattern. Some courses require both biology and chemistry.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biochemistry
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Microbiology
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
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.