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Biomedical Sciences (Genetics) with Placement

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B-B,B,B

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health and Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

GCSE/National 4/National 5

A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

including H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Applied Science

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BB in any subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or DM in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Pharmaceutical Science and any A level at grade B

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Science (Biomedical Science), Applied Science (Analytical & Forensic Science) or Applied Science (Physical Science)

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

in any subject with A levels grade BC including grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics/Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Applied Science Pathway/Applied Human Biology/Pharmaceutical Science with A levels grade BC in any subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science

T Level

M

Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science

UCAS Tariff

120-144

We've calculated how many Ucas points you'll need for this course.

About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Biomolecular science

This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3.

The Human Genome Project is having a huge impact on the field of science and genetics. How will it provide new insights and therapies for the treatment of genetic diseases? If you’re interested in the field of genetics and the treatment of genetic diseases then this specialist course is perfect for you.

At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree you will study specialist areas that will teach you how the role of various genetic mutations alter cellular processes and biomechanical pathways in normal metabolism, and also how these pathways may be altered during specific human disease.

And if you change your mind about your specialist area, don’t worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.

The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s undergraduate Biomedical Sciences courses. This means you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world – and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.

In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.

Modules

Modules

Typical Modules include

Introduction to Data Analysis
Developmental Genetics and Stem Cell Biology
Genetics, Genomics and Human Health
Career Planning and Innovation

For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Biomedical-Sciences-Genetics-BSc

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations to test your knowledge, understanding, problem solving and data interpretation.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£23,615
per year
International
£23,615
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Brunel University London

Department:

Life Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

61%
Biomolecular science

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

Teaching and learning

64%
Staff make the subject interesting
80%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
76%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

68%
Library resources
78%
IT resources
75%
Course specific equipment and facilities
46%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

85%
UK students
15%
International students
33%
Male students
67%
Female students
65%
2:1 or above
12%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£23,000
high
Average annual salary
95%
med
Employed or in further education
49%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

15%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Science, engineering and production technicians
12%
Business, research and administrative professionals

Around 2,500 graduates got degrees in this demanding but valuable subject last year. Graduates who want a career in research usually take postgraduate qualifications - over a third of graduates in the subject took this option - but those who want to start work when they graduate have a lot to choose from. Laboratory work and other jobs in the biosciences are popular, as well as in education, but many biochemistry graduates find their way into the finance industry and as a consequence, graduates from these disciplines are particularly likely to get jobs in London and the South East.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£20k

£20k

£32k

£32k

£32k

£32k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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