Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) (Integrated Masters) Msci (Hon)
Course Overview - Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) (Integrated Masters) Msci (Hon)
This course is subject to final approval.
From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.
We are the top university in the country for providing NHS placements as part of our...
<strong>This course is subject to final approval.</strong><br/><br/>From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases, biomedical scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.<br/><br/>We are the top university in the country for providing NHS placements as part of our applied biomedical science course. You will gain fast-track career progression within the NHS by studying with us. At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.<br/><br/>On our MSci Applied Biomedical Science, you study areas including:<br/><br/><br/>- the human immune system<br/><br/><br/>- pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria<br/><br/><br/>- haematology and blood transfusion<br/><br/><br/>- cell pathology<br/><br/><br/>- mechanisms of neurological diseases<br/><br/><br/>You discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.<br/><br/>With our Integrated Masters, you will be able to fast-track your degree and complete your final year in nine months, compared to a regular MSc which usually takes twelve months. The course covers key skills in biomedical science and provides you with the knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience required in this rapidly-growing area of technology.<br/><br/>Combining your undergraduate and postgraduate study in one degree equips you with a strong theoretical background, specialist expertise through independent research, and practical insights into current commercial applications.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
B091
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
128
128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:30
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit – 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided, please contact ugquery@essex.ac.uk for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
32
or three Higher Level certificates with 655-555. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Mathematics grade 4 if not taken at Higher Level. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. We are happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Exact offer levels will vary depending on the range of subjects being taken at higher and standard level, and the course applied for. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information on ugquery@essex.ac.uk.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. Please email ugquery@essex.ac.uk for advice on acceptability
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
ABB - BBB or 128 - 120 tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
T Level
D
For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.
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