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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This accredited biomedical genetics degree will equip you with an in-depth knowledge of how genes affect health and disease, so you're ready for a career at the forefront of the medical genetics industry.
Course overview
Our Biomedical Genetics BSc Honours degree focuses on developing your scientific and experimental skills to ensure you graduate prepared for your rewarding career in science.
We are a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and you will be taught by our world-leading and expert staff. You will graduate with a cutting-edge knowledge of the industry.
Studying a range of topics, from biochemistry, microbiology and physiology to evolution and genomics, our varied, but in-depth curriculum allows you to find your interests in the field.
You will further your research skills through your final-year project. This gives you the practical experience of planning and conducting research that employers seek.
Professional accreditation
This degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).
Accreditation by the RSB recognises academic excellence in the biosciences that educates the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.
Teaching methods
You'll learn through a combination of lectures, practical laboratory classes and small group seminars.
You also have the chance to attend optional research talks, aimed especially at first-year students, as part of our biomedicine+ programme.
Your future
Our biomedical genetics students are in high demand when they complete their degrees. 100% of graduates from our Biomedical Genetics BSc degree programme were in work or further study within six months of graduating.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. Use of Mathematics, World Development, communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted.GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered at A or AS level.
AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in chemistry.
D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered as Principal Subject.
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
34 points with Biology or Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 5 or above. We regard Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry as acceptable science subjects. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry.
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