BSc (Hons) - Biomedical Sciences

Entry Requirements

General Requirements:

• UCAS Tariff Points:300 points required. (Minimum 200 from 2 A Levels or equivalent excluding General Studies. A minimum of 100 points at A Level must be from a Biological Science, this can include Applied Science).
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or above (or equivalent). Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy/Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
• Access to HE Diploma: In a relevant subject, pass overall with 60 credits. A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, with Merit must be achieved. At Least 15 Level 3 credits must be in Biology and 15 level 3 credits must be in other science subjects. GCSE English Language, Maths and equivalents, if required, must be achieved from additional units. 
• Scottish Awards: Minimum of 5 subjects at grade B at Higher Level. At least one science subject normally required which can include a Biological Science. 
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5 subjects at Higher Level at grade C1 or above of which at least 3 must be at B2. Must include grade B2 in a Biological Science. 
• Foundation Course: Foundation courses must include the equivalent of Biology A level and another science A level. 
• Selection Criteria: We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
• International Baccalaureate: 26 (including 6 from HL Biology) Points

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Curriculum

Year 1

• Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• The Microbial World
• Human Physiology and Genetics
• Principles of Pharmacology
• Cell Biology, Haematology and Immunology

Year 2

• Understanding Disease
• Molecular Biology and Medicine
• Medical and Environmental Microbiology
• Professional Scientific Practice
• Research Investigations

Year 3

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Enterprise in Biomedical Sciences
• Individual Project
• Clinical Immunology