BSc Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science, 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: Including grade H5 in 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: Considered on a case by case basis 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
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Clinical Skills, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme holds IBMS accreditation, meeting the academic components of HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists. An optional work placement year is available after year 2 in clinical pathology settings.
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Applied Biomedical Practicals
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Blood Sciences
- Infectious Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Pathology
- Short-term Work Placement
- Work Placement Year
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Advanced Infectious Sciences
- Advanced Blood Sciences
- Research Project
- Advanced Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Biomedical Science in Practice