BSc Hons Biomedical Science

Study with us learn at a pioneering academic institution our Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines courses are underpinned by our strong research base, links with industry, the NHS and international partners Our Biomedical Science BSc is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and Royal Society of Biology. Why this course A biomedical scientist is a scientist trained in biology, particularly in the context of medicine. These scientists work to gain knowledge on the main principles of how the human body works. They try to find new ways to cure or treat disease by developing advanced diagnostic tools or new therapeutic strategies. Biomedical science represents an opportunity to put scientific knowledge into practical use. It performs a key role in medical healthcare and offers career satisfaction for many in the profession. As a biomedical scientist, your skills and qualifications will be recognised across the UK and worldwide. Our course offers a more general degree than the specialist joint Honours biosciences degree programmes. You’ll follow the same curriculum up to Year 3, but instead of specialising in only two biomedical science options, you’ll take classes selected from all four areas, developing a broad understanding of all the biomedical sciences.

Highers Standard entry requirements - Year 1 entry: AABB/AAAC (two sciences – Biology/Human Biology B and Chemistry B; Maths and English National 5 B. Minimum entry requirements - ABBB/AABC(Biology B, Chemistry B, Maths and English National 5 B). Advanced Highers Year 2 entry: BB (Chemistry B, Biology/ Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above). A Levels Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B), Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B). International Baccalaureate Standard entry requirements: Year 1 entry: 30 (Two science subjects at HL5 at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Maths SL5 and English SL5), Year 2 entry: 30 (Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5). HNC/HND: Year 1 entry: HNC, Graded Unit B Year 2 entry: HNC, Graded Unit A or HND, Graded Units BB, Year 3 entry: HND, Graded Units AB.