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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Full Time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
Full time
15-SEP-25
4 Years
Have an impact on the development of new or improved medicines and the treatment of disease.Why Immunology & Microbiology at Strathclyde? Ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).Our courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners.Accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.Opportunity to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.Choose at the end of Year 2 to progress to joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.Our MSci programmes are appropriate if you are interested in an academic or research-related career.Your CareerGraduates have found jobs in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. Recent graduates are working in a variety of positions including research in academia, NHS/private sector laboratory technician, clinical support worker, and in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control. The transferable skills you gain will prepare you for a career not only in science but also in areas such as finance, management, marketing, sales, business and media. IBMS accreditation of the BSc Honours in Biomedical Science ensures that this degree meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council which is essential if you wish to pursue a career in an NHS laboratory.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB - ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABB - AABCC Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry and Biology 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)
Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology. Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology recommended for S6 study and to compensate for missed Higher grades.
Year 1 entry: 30 (Biology HL5 and Chemistry HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5.)
Biology and Chemistry at H2. Mathematics, English, plus 1 other HL subject at H3
Year 1: Graded Unit BYear 2: Graded Unit A
Year 2 entry: Graded Units BBYear 3 entry: Graded Units AB
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