Available for Clearing 2024
**This is a Connected Degree**
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
**Overview**
Biomedical scientists help identify rare diseases, diagnose disease, research disease processes and monitor patients’ treatment.
This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedic...
**This is a Connected Degree**<br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/>Biomedical scientists help identify rare diseases, diagnose disease, research disease processes and monitor patients’ treatment. <br/><br/>This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) – a mandatory requirement if you want to work in the NHS after graduation. Its also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/><br/>- Put your knowledge to the test in our labs and simulation facilities, which are kitted out with industry-leading microscopes, spectroscopy and chromatography equipment<br/><br/><br/>- Get involved with internationally recognised biomedical research into fields like neuro-oncology (the study of brain and spinal cord cancers) at our Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences<br/><br/><br/>- Take an optional work placement year at an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved clinical training laboratory, which allows you to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) when you graduate<br/><br/><br/>- Have the chance to take a summer research placement in Europe with an internationally-recognised biomedical research organisation<br/><br/><br/>**Accredited by:**<br/>This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>Whether its processing tests for diseases such as coronavirus or providing diagnosis services to GPs, accident and emergency departments and other health services, registered Biomedical Scientists play a key role in public health.<br/><br/>In fact, more than 70% of NHS diagnoses are based on lab findings by biomedical scientists, so its a profession thats always in high demand.<br/><br/>On this BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree, you’ll learn to diagnose, monitor and manage health conditions. You’ll learn from our outstanding team of biomedical scientists and researchers whose work is shaping the understanding of conditions, such as brain tumours.<br/><br/>**HCPC registration**<br/>After youve graduated and completed 12 months of work-based learning within an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) approved clinical training laboratory, you can register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and work as a Biomedical Scientist in the NHS and private settings.<br/><br/>**Graduate roles and destinations**<br/>Roles recent graduates have gone on to do include:<br/>- biomedical scientist<br/><br/><br/>- clinical trial coordinator<br/><br/><br/>- medical lab assistant<br/><br/><br/>- science teacher<br/><br/><br/>- dental nurse<br/><br/><br/>- medical affairs executive<br/><br/><br/>Theyve gone on to work for companies such as:<br/>- Pall Europe<br/><br/><br/>- Pfizer<br/><br/><br/>- Roche<br/><br/><br/>- Viapath<br/><br/><br/>- Imperial College London<br/><br/><br/>- Bristol Royal Infirmary<br/><br/><br/>**Placement year**<br/>After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Placements give you the opportunity to apply what youve learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation.<br/><br/>If you do your placement in an IBMS-approved NHS pathology laboratory, you can complete the IBMS registration portfolio. This allows you to register with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist when you graduate.<br/><br/>Our students have completed clinical placements at the following hospitals:<br/>- University Hospital Southampton<br/><br/><br/>- Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth<br/><br/><br/>- Royal Bournemouth Hospital<br/><br/><br/>- Poole Hospital<br/><br/><br/>- Salisbury District Hospital<br/><br/><br/>Whichever route you choose, youll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills.
Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.
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Portsmouth offers guaranteed accommodation to all Clearing applicants who accept an offer within 48 hours and enrol by 23rd August.<br/><br/>All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls, T&C's apply, visit Portsmouth's website to learn more.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's VIP Clearing days on Saturday 19th August and Monday 21st August. Priority Clearing applicants will also get exclusive Clearing updates, a priority call back on Results Day, an invitation to a dedicated Clearing webinar on Tuesday 1st August, and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the webinar and open days, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B940
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS Tariff112 120 112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include 40 points from Biology and 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. Scottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science), with a minimum of 18 level 3 credits in Biology at Distinction and a minimum of 12 level 3 credits in Chemistry at Distinction. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 29 points from the IB Diploma. 655/754 at Higher Level, to include 6 points from a Higher Level in Biology plus 6 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics - 29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level to include 6 points from a Higher Level in Biology plus 6 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C or above). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 To include Higher Level Biology at H3, plus one other Science subject or Mathematics at H3. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and either Chemistry (if not taken to A level standard) or Double Science/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and either Chemistry (if not taken to A level standard) or Do Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. Scottish Advanced Higher112-120 from Advanced Highers, to include Biology at grade C, plus one other Science subject or Mathematics at grade C. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 54-56. To include Principal Subjects in Biology at M2 plus a second Science subject or Mathematics at M2. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels, with 40 points in A level Biology plus 40 points in a second Science subject or Mathematics, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. A levelB,B,B B,B,C 112-120 from 3 A levels, to include 40 points from Biology and 40 points from a second Science subject or Mathematics. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. T LevelM Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Health, T Level in Healthcare Science, T Level in Science (Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences) |
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