Biomedical sciences explore how the human body functions in health and disease through disciplines like anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, genetics, and pathology. It’s vital for developing diagnostics, vaccines, therapies, and understanding disease mechanisms.
Ideal candidates have:
Strong interest in life sciences, healthcare, and research
Skills in analytical thinking, lab techniques, data analysis, and attention to detail
Traits like curiosity, precision, and perseverance
In India:
Completion of Class 12 with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), typically with ≥ 50–60% aggregate
Abroad:
Equivalent secondary-school qualification with at least 50% in science; some also require English proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL
India:
CUET‑UG – used by universities like Delhi University for BSc Biomedical
NEET‑UG – primarily for MBBS/BDS, but some institutions accept it
IISER Aptitude Test – for BS‑MS biomedical tracks
NEST – for Integrated MSc programs with biology
Global:
BMAT – required by leading UK/Europe med & biomedical programs (e.g. Oxford, Cambridge, UCL)
MCAT, UCAT, etc., for North America and the UK (not fully detailed here)
Delhi University (e.g. Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences)
Acharya Narendra Dev College (DU)
Jamia Millia Islamia
Amity University
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Banaras Hindu University
Panjab Universit
University of Oxford (UK)
University of Cambridge (UK)
UCL (UK)
Leiden University (Netherlands)
Imperial College (via joint programs)
Duration: 3 years (India), 3–4 years abroad
Core subjects: Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Genetics, Microbiology, Pathology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Lab Techniques
Structure: Semester-based, includes theory, lab work, possible internships or projects
Entry-Level: Lab Technician, Research Assistant, Clinical Research Coordinator, DNA Analyst, Biochemist, Biostatistician, Environmental Scientist
Advanced Roles: Research Scientist, Quality Control Executive, Academic/Teaching positions
MSc Biomedical Sciences – 2 years, entrance via GATE, TANCET, PGCET in India
Integrated MSc/PhD, MPhil, PhD, specialized Master’s (e.g., Public Health, Clinical Research)
Laboratory techniques (PCR, microscopy, tissue culture)
Data analysis and biostatistics
Scientific research methodology
Critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication
Project design and execution
Data Analysis: R, SPSS, Python
Laboratory: flow cytometry, CRISPR tools, microscopy software
Bioinformatics: BLAST, Geneious
General: Microsoft Office, Statistical software