Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.
We combine a hospital-based placement with academic study, so youll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed in cellular pathology,clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology.
Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals.
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Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries. <br/><br/>We combine a hospital-based placement with academic study, so youll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed in cellular pathology,clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology.<br/><br/>Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals. <br/><br/>The majority of our graduates find employment in NHS clinical laboratories. Some secure posts in industry, working as part of a research team in pharmaceutical development, biological product research and manufacture or conducting research in government, health service and university laboratories.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B940
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
A levelB,C,C to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology and Life & Health Science Scottish HigherB,B,B,C to include two science subjects e.g. Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Application of Math, Psychology or Environmental Science Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in Applied Science or Science Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H3,H3,H3 to include two sciences e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths Scottish HNCLevel 1: HNC in relevant science subject (e.g. Applied Sciences) with graded unit C Year 2: HNC 15 credits in relevant subject - graded unit B to include Genetics, DNA Structure and Human Physiology/Human Body Structure and Function Scottish HNDPass Year 3: HND in relevant subject - graded units BB to include Genetics, DNA Structure and Human Physiology /Human Body Structure and Function and Human Metabolism Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship. T LevelM Health and Science: Science |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |