**Why choose this course**
-Alongside building your understanding of key aspects of biomedical science and disease pathology, you can select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology
-Access our ÂŁ12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to use equipment used by the NHS and research labs across the world
-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to bec...
**Why choose this course**<br/>-Alongside building your understanding of key aspects of biomedical science and disease pathology, you can select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology<br/><br/>-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to use equipment used by the NHS and research labs across the world<br/><br/>-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to become biomedical scientists<br/><br/>-Complete an integrated masters, which incorporates an additional research-focused year of study, to prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia<br/><br/>-We are ranked top 10 in the UK for medical technology and bioengineering by the Complete University Guide 2023<br/><br/>-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study*<br/><br/>-Accreditation of your degree by the Institute of Biomedical Science allows you to apply for graduate roles where you can complete the Certificate of Competence for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).<br/><br/>*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biomedical science, including bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.<br/><br/>During your second year, you’ll explore analytical biochemistry, pathology and virology. You’ll also have the option to study pharmacology, to gain an understanding of the effect drugs have on the various systems in our bodies, or microbial communities, learning about antimicrobial resistance and biofilms.<br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll select two modules, exploring topics such as advanced pharmacology, circadian rhythms, immunology, microbial sciences and toxicology. You’ll study these alongside compulsory modules investigating cancer pathogenesis and treatment, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, our immune system and immunohaematological diseases, and pathogen interactions. You’ll also get the opportunity to work alongside a supervisor to conduct your own scientific research project, performing experiments, and critically evaluating data and literature.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Stag Hill
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Course Code
B905
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelA,B,B Overall: ABB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass. UCAS TariffScottish HigherA,A,B,B,B Overall: AABBB Required subjects: Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application. Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. Required subjects: This must include 15 credits in Chemistry or Biology and 15 credits in a second science or Mathematics. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme33 Overall: 33 Required subjects: HL5/SL6 in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4. Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD Overall: DDD in Applied Science (please contact us if you are taking a different BTEC). GCSE/National 4/National 5English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Overall: ABB Required subjects: Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language - C Scottish National 5: Maths - C Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application. Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with ABB from the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. |
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