BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 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: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience, exploring human health and disease through clinical science and research. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme offers an optional sandwich placement year, during which students work with an employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or research sector. An independent Research Dissertation Project is completed in the final year, and the degree can lead to HCPC registration for Band 5 Biomedical Scientist roles.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- Investigating and Communicating Science
- 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
- Cell Signalling
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Genetics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Tissue and Tumour Science
- Blood Science
- Human Physiology
- 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