BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . In addition to the A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below, applicants for this course also need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests. A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels Grades CDD (or equivalent) Required subjects: Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent, at grade C or above Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Accepted subjects: Applied Science T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) Accepted subjects: Science Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Science OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Applied Science Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Science subject at Higher level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Required subjects: Science subject at Higher level or above Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications Required subjects: Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, and research methods. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and includes a foundation year with guaranteed progression to the first year of the degree. An independent research project is completed in the final year under staff guidance.
Modules
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Negotiated Studies
- Health and Wellbeing in Society
- Introduction to Human Biology
- Analytical Skills for Life Sciences
- Biochemistry
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Pharmacology
- Infectious Disease and Immunity
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Pathophysiology and Cellular Pathology
- Research Methods in Biosciences
- Integrated Studies
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Clinical Immunology
- Control of Global Infectious Disease