Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

The ultimate aim of biomedical sciences is to understand the human bodys function. It looks at the molecular, cellular, organ and system levels, both in health and disease.

Biomedical scientists integrate the knowledge they gain from research, across a range of related disciplines, and apply it to the analysis of disease mechanisms.

The basic research they carry out is fundamental for developments and innovation in disease:


* diagnosis


* treatment


* prevention


Biomedical scientists develop individual sc...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

09/2024

Campus

Central area campus

Course Address
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JZ
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

C190

Institution Code

E56

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A Levels: Biology and Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B

AABB by the end of S5 or AAAB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

34

34 points with 655 at HL Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5 and Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £34,800

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