BSc Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level - grades BBB-BCC including Biology, Human Biology or Chemistry. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level. Access to HE courses - Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or Higher in a Science or related subject). If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology. Core topics include research methods. The course offers an optional professional placement year and culminates in a two-part dissertation involving planning and publication. It is aligned with the QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Biomedical Sciences.
Modules
- Biomedical Skills
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Infection and Immunity
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- The Microbial World
- Research Skills for Biomedical Science
- Blood Science
- Pathophysiology and Nutrition
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Microbial Applications and Biotech
- Biology in Society
- Human Nutrition
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning for BMS
- Dissertation Publication for BMS
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
- Anatomy, Physiology and Metabolism for Physical Activity
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Food Safety
- Investigations in Microbiology