Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) with Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Often credited as the ‘father of immunology Edward Jenner is said to have saved more lives than any other human being through his discovery of the smallpox vaccine. Modern study of immunology is an exciting and fast moving area of biomedicine and remains an extremely rewarding one to be part of. At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human ...Read more

Often credited as the ‘father of immunology Edward Jenner is said to have saved more lives than any other human being through his discovery of the smallpox vaccine. Modern study of immunology is an exciting and fast moving area of biomedicine and remains an extremely rewarding one to be part of. At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree, you'll study specialist areas that will give you a greater understanding of the role of the immune system. Youll learn about how the human defence system helps to prevent disease and youll focus on how this can fail through deficiencies in immunity. And if you change your mind about your specialist area, dont worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.Careers and your futureAs a graduate in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) youll have the skills to work in research and in clinical specialities in areas such as autoimmune disorders or antibody deficiencies. You may choose to work in a hospital laboratory, an academic research setting or in industrial research.Whatever your future goals are, this course is focused on helping you achieve your career ambitions. The employability teaching blocks at Brunel provide a personalised approach to developing your skills. Youll work on improving your CV and your interview techniques, as well as attending careers events and carrying out research projects with academics. Each year, we hold a Biomedical Sciences Careers Fair where youll have the opportunity to network with some of the biggest names in the business such as GlaxoSmithKline, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Parexel, Age UK and Royal Brompton Hospital NHS Foundation.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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47/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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54th
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79th
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
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90%
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Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
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£22,000
What students say
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Student Reviewer
29 Nov 23

Best, ask workshops and friendly staff Worst, exam board and appeals panel..Read more

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Kuda
20 Nov 23

It’s great, maybe multiple campus locations for an easier commute is ideal..Read more

Modules

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health and Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.

including H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BB in any subject

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science

Popular A-level subjects

Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
86%
Chemistry
72%
Mathematics
46%
Psychology
22%
Physics
7%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£23,615 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23,615 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23615 Per year

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Latest reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
29 Nov 23
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Best, ask workshops and friendly staff Worst, exam board and appeals panel...
Read more
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Kuda
20 Nov 23
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
It’s great, maybe multiple campus locations for an easier commute is ideal...
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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge Vine Street  0.5 miles away

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