BSc Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted. UCAS tariff: 112 points A level: Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology BTEC: Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including four good science modules (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology). We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science. T level: Overall M required in one of the following T Level subjects: Health Healthcare Science Science Scottish Highers: Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required, including Biology. IB: 30 points including 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology).
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, covering biological principles and disease-related topics. Core topics include laboratory techniques, data analysis, statistics, and research methods. The programme holds Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accreditation. A year-long research project in the final year involves planning, executing, and reporting on an original study.
Modules
- Genetics
- Molecules to Microbes
- Human Anatomy
- Biomedical Skills
- Professional Skills
- Cell Biology
- Clinical and Molecular Genetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion
- Pathophysiology
- Translational Research Skills
- Human Physiology
- Medical and Public Health Microbiology
- Cell Pathology
- Applied Biomedical Science
- Clinical Immunology
- Research Project