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Life Sciences with Placement

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B-B,B,B

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

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health & 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, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

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/ Physics/ Maths. 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

in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma

DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate

D

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DM

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

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/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

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

D

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

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

DDM

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

in B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

T Level

M

Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science

UCAS Tariff

120-144

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About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Biological sciences

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

Life sciences are at the forefront of modern science. With this degree you’ll have a mix of skills, in areas chosen by you, across a range of science streams. Recent employment research from several Research Councils has highlighted the need for graduates to have interdisciplinary skills and the ability to use the latest analytical and computational techniques. At Brunel, we’ve responded to this research, and our programme is designed to get you job ready. An example of this is the computational data analysis option which gives you the skills increasingly required by employers.

You’ll choose from a wide range of science subjects including biological, environmental, psychological and sport sciences. You’ll learn computational and statistical data analysis and quantitative research giving you the skill sets to work with big data sets – a fundamental part of modern science. You can even opt for modules such as languages and creative writing. You’ll graduate with a unique set of skills so that you’ll be ready to enter the world of work with a competitive edge.

Modules

Modules

Typical Modules include;

Medical Biochemistry,
Bio-Sphere,
Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology,
Critical scientific reading and communication

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

Assessment methods

We assess modules through a combination of critical reviews, lab reports, case studies, presentations, and exams. You'll also complete an e-portfolio that will promote your personal and professional development and enhance your digital literacy. And, in your final year, you'll write a dissertation.

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.

67%
Biological sciences

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.

Biosciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

73%
Staff make the subject interesting
79%
Staff are good at explaining things
73%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
80%
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

60%
Library resources
93%
IT resources
80%
Course specific equipment and facilities
53%
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?

90%
UK students
10%
International students
38%
Male students
62%
Female students
64%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
D
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.

Biosciences (non-specific)

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

Top job areas of graduates

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

These stats refer to the prospects of graduates from general courses in biosciences. About a quarter go into further study and for those who go into work, bioscience, teaching and finance jobs are the most common types of employment. But you can go into most careers with this kind of degree — the majority of jobs for graduates don’t ask for a particular degree subject - and you will acquire a wide range of skills valued by many employers. If you want to find out more specifically about the prospects for your chosen subject, it might be a good idea to go on open days and talk to tutors about what previous graduates from your chosen subject went on to do.

What about your long term prospects?

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

Biosciences (non-specific)

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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