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Bachelor of Science - BSc
Medical Biology (Foundation Entry Route Available)
Burnley College
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medical Biology (Foundation Entry Route Available) course at Burnley College.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,000 per year |
| Scotland | £9,000 per year |
| Wales | £9,000 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,000 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,000 per year |
| EU | £9,000 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MB01
Here's what Burnley College says about its Medical Biology (Foundation Entry Route Available) course.
The BSc (Hons) Medical Biology with Foundation course gives a comprehensive understanding of human biology from a medical perspective, both in terms of the causes of disease, and the methods and technologies used to treat disease. As well as teaching the human biology aspects of medical biology, the course is also designed to demonstrate key biotechnological principles and advancements pertinent to the medical technology, biomedical technology and pharmaceutical job markets. The foundation year (Level 3) emphasises the development of the academic and study skills required for success in higher education and introduces you to the fundamentals of the science of biology. In the second year (HE4) you will learn the fundamental aspects of human biology (from the molecular to the organ level). You will also be introduced to the principles of scientific investigation. In the third (HE5) and fourth (HE6) years, you will build on these themes by looking at them from a medical perspective, both in terms of the causes of disease, and the methods and technologies used to treat disease. The use of technology in medical research will also be studie
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science - BSc
Department
Science
Location
Burnley College | Burnley
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Foundation Entry Modules: Principles of Biomolecular Science, Research Skills for medical Biology, Research Skills for medical Biology, Biology Form and Function: Levels of Organisation. Year 1 modules include: Investigating Science and Personal, Molecular Basis of Life, Cellular Basis of Life, Clinical Anatomy, Human Physiology , Introduction to Biochemistry. Year 2 modules include: Research Science, Technology in Advanced Musculoskeletal, Diagnosis and Treatment, Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Molecular Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology. Year 3 Modules include: Project, Placement, Cancer Biology, Neurobiology, Biological Basis of Disease and Therapeutics
How you will be assessed
A combination of practical exams, written work and course work.
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What graduates do next
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