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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Sussex
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
About the course
Biomedical Science is at the heart of medical breakthroughs. That’s why this subject is vital to the world.From Year 1, you get hands-on practical experience in our labs. Later on in your course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore real human specimens in our anatomy laboratory classes.The course is flexible, and you can tailor your degree to your interests and career aspirations. You’ll be inspired by our modules exploring topics such as cancer, infectious diseases and vaccine development, and genomics and bioinformatics.Throughout your time at Sussex, you’ll develop your practical, analytical, problem-solving, communication and technical skills. You’ll learn via lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars. Your teaching is underpinned by the research of our internationally renowned group of experts. They work at the forefront of biomedical research. You’ll be supported in a friendly community of scientists in the School of Life Sciences, as well as staff from Brighton & Sussex Medical School and NHS Trust.Many Biomedical Science students aim to specialise in a branch of Medicine. This is why we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for Medicine at Brighton & Sussex Medical School, if you meet certain criteria.When you graduate, you’ll have the data-handling and analytical skills for a wide range of science and science-related careers. Outside of Medicine, our graduates have taken on a variety of jobs in fields including:- biomedical science- biotechnology- pharmaceutical research- nutrition- physiotherapy.
MSci or BSc?We also offer this course as a four-year MSci.
LocationStudy on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
About the University of SussexOur courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
A-levels must include Biology at grade B and another science from Chemistry, Computing, Design & Technology, Electronics, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Sport Science or Statistics. Also Biology combined with Life & Health Sciences (Double Award only).You will also need to pass the separate science practical assessment in Biology. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Highers must include Biology and another science (from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics), with at least grade B in each. Ideally, you will have one or two sciences as an Advanced Higher.You will also need Scottish National 5 in English and Mathematics with grade B in each.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.Substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in Biology and another science subject or to have taken A-level Biology alongside the Access course.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
This score should be from the full IB Diploma. You will need Higher Level in Biology and another Higher Level science subject (Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology) with at least grade 5 in both.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will need to be in Applied Science and will need to include specific modules - please see the University website for more information.You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B).
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£26,250 per year
Students from EU
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£26,250 per year
Students from International
£26250 Per year
The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....
