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Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) BSc (Hons)
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.
At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.
On our BSc Biomedical...
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/>At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.<br/><br/>On our BSc 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/>Visit our biomedical science subject page for more information and content.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B991
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Access to HE Diploma
D:6,M:39
We will consider science based Access to Higher Education Diplomas. Advice can be provided on an individual basis. We can only accept QAA approved Access to HE Diplomas
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
30
or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. 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. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
Offers will be made in the range of DDM to DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Entry requirements for students studying BTEC qualifications are dependent on subjects studied. Advice can be provided on an individual basis.
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus 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.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £23,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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