The following UK universities offer top-up degrees and courses in the field of biomedical sciences:

University of Wales Institute, Cardiff - It offers the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (Top-Up) degree which is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The programme has been designed in consultation with NHS (Wales) employers and professional bodies. It provides a sound basis to pursue further research, higher qualifications or continuing professional development. All students have access to well-equipped, refurbished laboratories, excellent computing facilities and a well-stocked library with a full range of current journals and periodicals.

University of the West of England, Bristol - The Biomedical Sciences Top-Up course allows graduates that have not completed accredited Biomedical Science degrees to achieve the academic competences necessary to apply to the Health Professions Council for Registration as a Biomedical Scientist. All applicants are required to have their existing degree assessed by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) to ascertain which areas they need to 'top up' their knowledge.

University of Ulster - The Graduate Certificate Biomedical Science programme enables students to 'top-up' their current degree to a standard equivalent to a BSc in Biomedical Sciences and acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for the purpose of Health Professions Council (HPC) registration as a Biomedical Scientist. This course has a practical laboratory component which may be carried out within the workplace or by attending campus.

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