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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
5 Years
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Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year sets you up for success. You will study everything from the gene to whole body systems and develop a thorough understanding of processes that underpin the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level this course is for you.- The programme is suitable for non-standard entrants, including mature returners to study, those without science qualifications or with science qualifications below the standard required for entry to Level 4.- It provides a focused learning experience examining the science and practice relating to biomedical sciences.- You will benefit from a range of learning styles that will introduce you to the core fields of biomedical sciences. Sessions reflect the diversity of learning methods employed on destination programmes including lectures, team-based learning, self-directed study, group work, tutorials, seminars and practicals.- Provides you with experiential work, intensive and early assessment, with rapid feedback designed to support self-awareness and development.- Includes inter-professional study opportunities to develop understanding of health services and how they interlink across the NHS.- Provides personal support for learning through regular meetings with your personal tutor and input from specialist staff.- Is underpinned by research activity of staff in the School of Biomedical Sciences.
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A levelA level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
32 - 48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H4,H5,H5,H5,H5 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PP - MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
T Level:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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32-48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including Grade E in a Science subject.
Considered in combination.
32-48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, including Grade E in a Science subject.
From a minimum of 2 A levels, including Grade E in a Science subject.
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
To include Grade 3 at Higher Level in a Science subject. English and Maths are accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5.
To include a Science subject. English and Maths are accepted as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
In a Science subject.
Considered in combination with other qualifications. .
In a science related subject.
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received
Considered in combination with other qualifications.
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