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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
23-SEP-24
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full time
23-SEP-24
4 Years
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On our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Foundation Entry) course you’ll learn all about health and disease, developing your knowledge of how the human body functions and gaining the skills you need to progress to a full honours degree.
Why study with us- Our course covers aspects of modern day biomedicine, including biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology and molecular biology. - You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities. - You’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.
What you’ll do- Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops. - You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes. - The research activities of our staff enhance our teaching and will enrich your learning experience. Our courses are shaped by research-informed teaching.
Accreditations- This course is accredited by the IBMS, which is essential if you're looking for employment in hospital pathology laboratories. The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists and support staff - advancing knowledge and setting professional standards.
Future careersYour Biomedical Science Foundation Entry Degree could lead to work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories, in hospitals and other medical institutions, or you could work in areas such as toxicology.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
64 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MM Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
MPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable
64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
64 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 64 UCAS points from Higher Subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry.
64 UCAS points including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science. Pass Science Practical if applicable
Applied Science required
Applied Science required
Applied Science required
Applied Science required
P (D or E) including Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science or Applied Science
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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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16,500 per year
Students from International
Standard fee is £16,500 per year, and first year fee is £16,400 for the first year.
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