Cellular and Molecular Medicine BSc (Hons)
University of Bristol
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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In your first year, you will gain broad training in biomedical science and will begin to study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases as well as basic biochemistry, cell biology, pathology and microbiology.In your second year, you will study molecular genetics and learn skills in recombinant DNA technology which underpins research in many cutting-edge laboratories.Our eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual is available to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first ...Read more

In your first year, you will gain broad training in biomedical science and will begin to study the cellular and molecular basis of human diseases as well as basic biochemistry, cell biology, pathology and microbiology.In your second year, you will study molecular genetics and learn skills in recombinant DNA technology which underpins research in many cutting-edge laboratories.Our eBiolabs dynamic laboratory manual is available to help you prepare for practical laboratory sessions in the first and second years.In your final year, you will choose options from various units. You will also undertake a research project or scientific dissertation working in a research or teaching laboratory in the Biomedical Sciences Building or one of the hospitals. These units and the research project reflect our research strengths in the areas of cancer biology, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and infection and immunology.A four-year BSc Cellular and Molecular Medicine with Study in Industry is also available by transfer after securing a placement during your second year.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
6th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Anatomy graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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01 Feb 23

Best aspects - the city is brilliant, the student life is great, and there is a lot going on. Worst aspects - the workload, but this is to be expected at a Russel Group..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

31 - 34 Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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

Standard offer: AAB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Contextual offer: BBB including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Standard Higher: AAABB.

AB (in any order) in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from Chemistry units and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.

Standard offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 (in any order) at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Contextual offer: 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject.Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology

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

Biology
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Chemistry
83%
Mathematics
61%
Psychology
21%
Physics
14%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£32,500 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 fee has been confirmed.

£32,500 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 International

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£32500 Per year

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