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How to become a biomedical scientist

Tests samples in hospital labs to help diagnose and monitor disease.

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After GCSEs

A-levels at sixth form Sixth form: a step towards the routes below
Applied Science (level 3 diploma) College course: a step towards the routes below

After sixth form or college

Biomedical Science Degree

With A-levels: Needs A-level Biology; A-level Chemistry. Helpful: Maths. Typical: AAA–BBB.
With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Applied Science. Typical: DDM–DMM.

Biochemistry Degree

With A-levels: Needs A-level Chemistry; A-level Biology or A-level Maths or A-level Physics. Helpful: Biology. Typical: A*AA–BBB.

Revision guides for the subjects you'll need

A-level Biology · A-level Chemistry · A-level Maths · A-level Physics

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