Biomedical Science with Professional Placement
Kingston University
UCAS Code: B931 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Kingston University
UCAS Code: B931 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A Level in Biology or Human Biology at grade C or above.
Access to HE Diploma
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points from an Access course in a related subject area.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Equivalent of 112 UCAS points.
T Level
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
About this course
**Why Choose Kingston**
- This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- You’ll gain first-hand experience of a busy research or diagnostic laboratory.
- There is an opportunity to do a placement year in NHS laboratories, research institutes or drug companies.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
**About the Course**
Biomedical Science covers a wide range of topics including immunology, microbiology, haematology and genetics; and more specifically, cancer screening, blood transfusion, control of infections, and cardiovascular diseases. If you enjoy investigating things in a laboratory and monitoring diseases, this accredited course in London’s only university to be ranked Gold in all three categories of the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) could be the ideal course to kickstart your future career. At the completion of your BSc degree, you may continue your journey with a Masters programme in Haematology, Microbiology or Cancer Biology at Kingston University. The University also offers teacher training courses if you want to follow that path.
You'll be introduced to principles of biomedical sciences, molecular and cell biology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and relevant laboratory techniques. You'll also independently research a subject that interests you. This might include a laboratory-based project, a computer-based projects such as bioinformatics, analysis of survey information or a review of scientific literature.
We have updated our modules to enhance student-centred teaching and align course content with industry needs, helping you become a future-proof graduate. The Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) course is aligned with the latest QQA 2023 benchmarks for IBMS-accredited degrees.
**Future Skills**
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
**Career opportunities**
This degree provides excellent preparation for careers in science, health and education, and postgraduate studies, such as medical and research degrees.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Example modules:
- Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology
- Genes, Cells, and Tissues
- Human Physiology and Anatomy.
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment methods
Teaching includes lectures, practicals, case studies and tutorials.
Assessment includes coursework exercises, presentations, poster presentations, reports, tutorials and end-of-module exams.
Tuition fees
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The Uni
Kingston University
Department of Biomolecular Sciences
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£23k
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