BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Overview
This is a unique and innovative multifaceted programme designed for students wishing to pursue careers in laboratory-based biomedical research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, or in Science policy, and regulatory professional bodies, as well as for students wishing to study medicine after graduation. The course is designed to equip you with the skills required for these career pathways.
According to Prospects, more than 50% of biomedical science graduates were employed in the UK within 6 months of graduation, while most of the remaining chose to study further.
The programme is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop technical skills linked directly to relevant placements and real-world experiences. This approach will be further reinforced by an opportunity to spend a sandwich year in an industrial/NHS laboratory or governmental organisation placement, thus improving your future job prospects. Key features of this course are its interdisciplinary nature, and its research-based teaching.
Modules
BSc Biomedical Science aims to enable you to understand the biology of human health and disease, including the basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and microbiology, as well as a practical grounding in data analysis, statistics and numeracy.
Modules:
All modules provided are 20 credits except for the Project module in Year 3 (40 credits) and the Work Experience module offered in Year 2 (zero credit). All modules are assessed by a mix of coursework and examinations (57% assessed by coursework).
You will have the opportunity to study the following modules:
Year 1
- Chemistry for life
- Biology of the cell
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Genetics and molecular biology
Year 2
- Human haematology
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
- Cellular pathology and imaging
- Skills for biomedical scientists
In addition, you will select two optional modules, one in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2:
- Cancer biology and therapy
- Public health
- Work experience (0 credits)
Year 3
- Clinical biochemistry and blood transfusion
- Clinical OMICS and precision medicine
- Project (40 Credits)
In addition, you will select two optional modules, one in Semester 1 and one in Semester 2:
- Clinical nutrition
- Current perspectives in bioscience
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for entry to the course, applicants will be required to have the following qualifications:
Level 4
- A Level: BCC to include Biology and a second STEM subject or;
- BTEC National Diploma DMM ideally with a good Biology profile or;
- Access to Science with 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes including 12 credits in Science related subjects or;
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 104 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs minimum grade C including Maths, Biology and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Direct entry to Level 5
Students with the knowledge and skills equivalent to the required learning outcomes for Level 4 modules of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science will be encouraged to make direct entry to Level 5. Such knowledge and skills should be commensurate with those identified in the Policy and Procedures for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL), of London South Bank University APEL, and in the guidelines on levels and learning outcomes produced by the South East of England Consortium for Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SEEC/CAT, May 1996, SEEC Credit Level Descriptors for HE, 2010).
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.