BSc Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science, a biomedical science / applied biomedical science degree centred on healthcare provision and disease identification. Both degrees hold accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science, and the applied route maintains approval from the Health and Care Professions Council. The applied route incorporates an integrated 15-week placement in partner hospital NHS laboratories, with entry determined by a competitive selection process following the second year.
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Entry requirements
Entry to the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science programme is through a competitive selection process. which starts at the beginning of Year 2 of the Biomedical Science programme. Direct applications to the Applied programme cannot be made. As part of this programme, students undertake a clinical placement in an NHS laboratory in Third Year. This is compulsory for the award of BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science. Accelerated Entry Direct entry into year 2 and 3 is possible for the Biomedical Science Programme. Non-EEA students are ineligible to participate in the clinical work placement element of this course. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers*:: Standard Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; Alternative minimum entry requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Biology/Human Biology plus successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H2 H3 H3 including Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (102 UCAS Tariff points) including 3 subjects at H4 (one of which should be Biology or Human Biology); Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Medicine; Access to Science; Access to Biological and Chemical Science; Access to Chemistry and Biology; Access to Health and Biological Science; Access to Dietetics; Access to Health and Life Sciences; Access to Radiography; Access to Paramedic Science; HNC: Healthcare Practice | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC including Biology, plus Chemistry at least at National 5 Grade C; A levels: BBC including Biology; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Science or Bioscience or Biomedical Science or Applied Biomedical Science or Industrial Biotechnology; CertHE Preparing for Healthcare Studies. Applicants will be required to take Chemistry module in-session. | Year 3 -- SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Biomedical Science or Biological Science or Applied Biological Science
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science / Applied Biomedical Science at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB.