BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with a placement

Over the course of our biomedical science degree, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the biological principles that relate to the workings of the human body, as well as gaining an insight into the underlying biology of a wide range of health disorders and their treatments.After gaining a solid grounding in the principles of biomedical science, you’ll move on to specialist topics, acquiring the in-depth understanding and advanced techniques vital for professional practice. That means you’ll study a range of areas, from cell and molecular biology, physiological systems and research skills, to cellular science and techniques and applications in biomedical science, to name but a few.In your final year, you’ll get the chance to develop your own particular interests via a major project. With our excellent facilities and close links with local hospitals, by the time you graduate you’ll be ready for the next stage of your career.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE POINTSPass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in MathematicsIELTS SCORE REQUIRED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start dateThere’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.112-120UCAS Tariff pointsGCE A levels - grades BBC or equivalent, and to include minimum grade C in Biology or Human Biology (with a Pass in the Practical Assessment) Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM in Applied Science or Applied Human BiologyAccess to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 112 UCAS Tariff pointsIB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 28 or minimum 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in BiologyOther Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer.A maximum of four A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with three A-level equivalent qualifications.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.IELTS (Academic) Or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) Or IELTS Online (Academic) - 6.0, with no component below 5.5Pearson Test of English Academic (‘PTE Academic’) Or PTE Academic UKVI Or PTE Academic Online - 61, with no less than 59 in any sectionCambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests - 170 points overall, with no component below 160 pointsTOEFL iBT (from test centre or home edition)– Designated Institution Code, for applicants who want their scores sent directly to us - 0240 - Overall score: 79With no individual test score below:Listening: 17Reading: 18Speaking: 20Writing : 17