Biomedical Science
Bangor University
UCAS Code: B102 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science required, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification.
UCAS Tariff
Offers are tariff based, 80 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels (including Biology and at least one other science from Chemistry (preferred), Medical Science, Physics or Maths) WJEC Medical Science Applied Diploma and Applied Certificate BTEC National/Extended Diploma and Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMP - DDM (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Including Biology and Chemistry (Preferred) at Higher Level Access: Only Science or Bioscience diplomas provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information here. We also welcome applications from mature applicants. *For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
About this course
The course is fully accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Biomedical Science is concerned with the integration of a wide range of subjects which underpin the scientific investigation of human health and disease. This course is designed to give students essential knowledge of the biology of disease, including modern concepts and applications of biomedical science in the research, diagnosis and treatment of clinical disorders. The course will encourage you to assimilate knowledge from core biological sciences to develop skills in the more specialised biomedical disciplines of clinical biochemistry, cellular pathology, haematology and blood transfusion and medical microbiology. There is now an urgent need in modern healthcare for graduates who are experienced in the advanced diagnostic and molecular techniques that are revolutionising disease diagnosis and treatment. You will gain theoretical and practical skills necessary to prepare for careers within the field of biomedical science. In addition to key knowledge of the laboratory investigation of disease, you will gain transferable skills and qualities required for employment in situations requiring the exercise of professionalism, independent thought and personal responsibility. In addition to well defined careers with the health service, biomedical scientists are in demand and are sought by a wide range of employers in areas such as pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, veterinary science, medical research, health and safety, food science, public health, forensic science, dentistry and post graduate Medicine. There may be an opportunity for those interested in forging careers in NHS Pathology laboratories to apply for voluntary work experience during the course. During this period it may be possible to follow a training programme designed to meet the requirements for eligibility to apply for registration as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council on completion.
Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
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School of Medical Sciences
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