BMedSci Medical Sciences
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science required, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: To include Biology and at least one other science from Chemistry (preferred), Medical Science, Physics or Maths. Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required (including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) at Higher Level) Access: Pass required in Science or Bioscience diplomas as they provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate T-Levels: case by case Extended Project Qualification (Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent) WJEC Medical Science Applied Diploma and Applied Certificate.
About this course
BMedSci (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences. Core topics include data analysis, laboratory techniques, research methods, and ethics and professional practice. A work placement year of 7–12 months is available after the second year, and the final year includes a supervised research project. Graduates who meet pre-requisites may apply for Graduate Entry Medicine programmes.
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Professional Practice
- Clinical Physiology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Infectious Sciences
- Applied Clinical Technologies
- Short-term Work Placement
- Work Placement Year
- Medical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
- Clinical Case Studies
- Applied Anatomy
- Research Project
- Advanced Infectious Sciences