**Why Choose Kingston**
- This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). If you also complete the IBMS Training Portfolio, you can apply to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
- You’ll gain first-hand experience of a busy research or diagnostic laboratory.
- There is an opportunity to do a placement year in NHS laboratories, research institutes or drug companies.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence ...
**Why Choose Kingston**<br/><br/><br/>- This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). If you also complete the IBMS Training Portfolio, you can apply to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll gain first-hand experience of a busy research or diagnostic laboratory.<br/><br/><br/>- There is an opportunity to do a placement year in NHS laboratories, research institutes or drug companies.<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About the Course**<br/>Biomedical Science is a course that covers a huge range of topics, such as cancer screening, diagnosing HIV, blood transfusion, the control of infections, immunology and conditions such as cancer and heart disease. It could be the ideal course for you if you enjoy laboratory investigation and the monitoring of diseases.<br/><br/>You’ll be introduced to biological and chemical principles, molecular and cell biology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and relevant laboratory techniques.<br/><br/>You’ll also independently research a subject that interests you. This might include a laboratory-based project, analysis of survey information, or a review of scientific literature.<br/><br/>**Future Skills**<br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.<br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>This degree provides excellent preparation for careers in science, health and education, and postgraduate studies, such as medical and research degrees.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B931
Institution Code
K84
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,C A,B,B Biology or Human Biology with a minimum of a grade C and at least one other Science subject (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Marine Science) UCAS TariffScottish HigherEquivalent of 112 UCAS points with Biology or Human Biology with a minimum of a grade C and at least one other Science subject Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30,P:0 Equivalent of 112 UCAS points. Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Medicine and Medical, Biosciences, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Science, Applied Science, Health and Human Sciences or Health Professions all considered. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 To include Biology/Human Biology at Higher Level grade 5 and in one other Science subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Equivalent of 112 UCAS points to include Biology/Human Biology at a minimum of H3 and another Science. ASCan be combined with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects to achieve 112 UCAS points T Level |
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