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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus 1
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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If you are interested in how modern research underpins the development of new therapies to improve healthcare, our course is perfectly placed to provide you with strong laboratory skills ready for future careers in medical laboratory research.
Advance your scientific knowledge and skillsAccredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our course is structured to complement the integrated and multidisciplinary nature of the subject. Delivered across three years - or four if you choose to include a placement, you will explore biological principles relating to the normal function of the human body alongside receiving training in medical and disease-related topics including pathophysiology, cell pathology, clinical immunology, haematology and genetics. Throughout your studies, you will develop strong laboratory skills. As a biomedical science student, you will spend lots of time in our advanced Bodmer laboratories. These well-equipped, purpose-built facilities ensure your learning remains at the cutting-edge of innovation and discovery. The labs host industry-standard instrumentation, including cell culture facilities, histology specimen preparation station, fluorescence spectroscopy and microscopy.
Get closer to industryComplementing your laboratory-based sessions at Salford, you will experience visits to local pathology laboratories and receive guest lectures from external NHS specialists and biomedical scientists. You will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Recent biomedical science students have completed placements with leading laboratories at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester Royal Infirmary, and Aintree Hospital.Through our dedicated GEMMS programme, we also support Biomedicine graduates to prepare for postgraduate pathways into medicine or physician associate studies through mentorship and UKCAT/BMAT/GAMSAT training.
Features• Develop laboratory skills ready for your graduate career• Include an optional industry placement to boost your employability• Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science• Part-time option available
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
112 Grades / Points required
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
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112 UCAS points. At least two full A levels required, including grade C in A level Biology.A Pass in the practical element of Science A levels is required.
112 UCAS points from Higher Level, to include an appropriate science subject.
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Only accepted alongside at least two full A levels.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
30 points Including Biology.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Suitable Science Subject. Must include at least four good Science modules, such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
Suitable Science subject. Must include at least four good Science modules, such as Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry.
Only acceptable alongside other A level equivalent qualifications.
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