BSc Biomedical Science
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC: Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you're studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email Admissions. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Biology or Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in Biology or Chemistry. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience, integrating biomedical science with the study of human health and disease. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year Research Dissertation Project completed under academic supervision. A sandwich placement year is available, and the degree can lead to HCPC registration and Band 5 Biomedical Scientist roles in the NHS.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Biomedical Skills
- Infection and Disease
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Applied Scientific Practice
- Studies in the Biology of Disease
- Blood Science
- Cell Signalling
- Human Physiology
- Immunology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Tissue and Tumour Science
- Research Dissertation Project
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology
- Applied Immunology
- Medical Genetics
- Cellular Pathology and Oncology
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Developmental and Stem Cell Science
- Medical Technology and Enterprise
- Genomic Technologies