Medical Sciences

(Biological, Biomedical and Environmental Sciences)

Biomedical science allows us to identify, research, monitor and treat diseases and is at the heart of medical breakthroughs.

Course length 1 year full-time

Start date September 2027

Location University of Hull

Course overview
Teaching and assessment
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Applying

Introduction

About the programme

Turn your interest in medicine into hands-on biomedical research experience.

Take a year away from your medical degree to explore the science behind human health and disease, develop practical research skills and undertake your own laboratory-based research project.

On this intercalated BSc in Medical Sciences (Biological, Biomedical and Environmental Sciences), you will develop your academic research skills, including critical analysis and data analysis, in addition to experimental design and practical laboratory skills.

You will undertake an intensive 40 credit independent research project in an area that interests you, choosing from themes including cancer biology, cardiology, microbiology and genetics. You can choose from a selection of specially curated modules addressing themes related to human health and disease.

You will also study modules which will broaden and strengthen your biological knowledge and understanding, providing a powerful complement to your medical training.

Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) - the leading professional body for Biomedical Science. IBMS Accredited degree courses are designed to ensure you meet HCPC Standards of Proficiency to register as a biomedical scientist.

You will study in the Centre for Biomedicine at the University of Hull, which brings together a broad range of academics and researchers to address some of the major challenges in biomedical research and practice. The Centre has excellent relationships with local biotechnology companies, research units and hospitals to enhance your learning experience.

On successfully completing the programme, you will graduate with a BSc (Hons). All our degrees at Hull York Medical School are awarded by both our parent universities – the University of Hull and the University of York.

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Researcher using a microscope in the Daisy Laboratories at Castle Hill Hospital

Research project

On this intercalated degree, you will complete an intensive research project (40 credits) in the laboratory, providing firsthand insight into the problem solving and organisational skills required in undertaking research.

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Hull delivers powerful insights into fundamental biological questions, as well as translational research with clear implications for Medicine. Key to these advances is our ability to study biological processes at the molecular and cellular levels, and thus provide the mechanistic understanding to underpin the design of new diagnostic tools and treatments.

The research project themes to choose from in this intercalated degree are:

Cancer Biology
Tumour hypoxia, tissue microfluidics, epigenetics and biomarkers
Cardiovascular Disease
Platelet dysfunction, atherothrombosis and metabolic disease
Molecular Aspects of Disease
Post translational modification of proteins and personalised medicine
Genetics
SNP identification and analysis, epigenetics
Medical Microbiology
Wound healing, antiviral drug repurposing, biofilm treatments and molecular virology
Haematology
Improvement of zeta potential in blood transfusion sciences and Von Willebrand factor gene locus studies

Modules

You will undertake 120 credits of study in total. 40 credits will be awarded through the independent research project, and the remaining 80 credits will be from the wide selection of modules offered, which you can select to make your own tailor-made programme.

Up to 20 credits will be earned from a Level 5 (second year) module, and the remaining 100 credits must be achieved through Level 6 (final year) modules.

Module	Core/Optional	Level	Credits
Independent Research Project	Core	6	40
Human Genetics	Optional	6	20
Diagnostic Cellular Pathology	Optional	6	20
Clinical Biochemistry	Optional	6	20
Challenges in Cardiovascular Science	Optional	6	20
Challenges in Microbiology	Optional	6	20
Pharmacology and Diagnostics	Optional	6	20
Biotechnology	Optional	6	20
Cancer Biology	Optional	6	20
Clinical Genetics	Optional	5	20
Haematology and Transfusion Science	Optional	5	20
Clinical Microbiology and Immunobiology	Optional	5	20
Celluar Pathology	Optional	5	20
Pathobiology	Optional	5	20

All modules are subject to availability, and this list may change at any time.

About the Department

The Medical School's Centre for Biomedicine at the University of Hull brings together academics and researchers from a range of disciplines to address some of the major challenges in biomedical research and practice. It's academic programmes are informed by research from the Biomedical Institute for Multimorbidity.

In the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework (2021), more than 85% of the Medical School's research was assessed as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

Of particular interest to intercalating students is the Centre's molecular and cellular biosciences research. This encompasses a variety of topics including the processes involved in heart failure, cancer immunology, cancer diagnosis, cancer chemotherapy, and medical microbiology.

Teaching and assessment

How is the programme taught and assessed?

Teaching within the Centre for Biomedicine at the University of Hull is delivered in thematic modules via a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. Laboratory practicals also provide an important basis for learning and are positioned in most of our modules. You will also be expected to undertake self-directed learning to consolidate your learning.

Assessments will vary between modules – please see the individual module information for details. Examples of assessment include essay/coursework, closed examinations and open assessments designed to test your transferable skills in data analysis, experimental design, synthesis, evaluation or application. The research project is assessed by a dissertation and an oral assessment.

Entry

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed year 2 of your MBBS Medicine or equivalent programme.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees for 2027 entry will be confirmed soon. The fees for 2026 entry were:

UK (Home): £9,790
International (including EU): £20,600

Applying

How to apply

Please complete the online application form.

The application form requires details of two referees. Once you have submitted your application form, reference forms are automatically sent to the referees you indicate in your application.