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Biomedical Science

Entry requirements


A level

C,C,C

To include Biology or Human Biology at A Level and either Chemistry, Combined Science, Additional Science or Further Science or Double Science GCSE at C or better (A Level Medical Science in lieu of Biology SB) Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Biology and Chemistry

HNC (BTEC)

M

Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Applied Biology

HND (BTEC)

M

Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Applied Biology

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

To include Biology at S5 or H4 and Chemistry in Middle Year programme at 4 or better Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Biology and Chemistry plus one other Higher

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

H3,H3,H3,H3

To include Biology and Irish Ordinary Chemistry at C or better

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

MMM

Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:- Applied Science Applied Science (Forensic Science) Applied Science (Medical Science) Entry into Year 2 with DDD Applied Science (Medical Science)

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,B

For entry into Year 2 to include Biology and Chemistry

Scottish HNC

Pass

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Sciences - Graded Unit B Bioscience - Graded Unit B

Scottish HND

Pass

Entry into Year 3 with an HND in once of the following:- Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B Applied Bioscience - Graded Units BB Applied Science - Graded Unit B Biomedical Science - Graded Unit B Bioscience - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with HND Applied Chemical Science - Graded Unit B

Scottish Higher

B,B,B,C

To include Biology or Human Biology at Higher B and Chemistry at National 5 C or better

Accepted/considered on an individual basis

UCAS Tariff

96-144

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

About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

Biomedical science is at the heart of modern medicine. Our BSc will give you a deep understanding of the science behind human health, while its professional accreditation will enhance your employability. Gain a broad education and training in bioscience relevant to medicine. The standard route allows you to apply for HCPC registration after 12 months of training with the NHS post-graduation. If taking the applied route, the 18-week clinical placement provides a unique training experience in a modern hospital laboratory setting. The applied route is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing you to apply for HCPC registration as soon as you graduate. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), a mandatory requirement for working as a biomedical scientist within the NHS. Many other biomedical science degrees do not offer IBMS accreditation.

Modules

Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - FOR101 Foundations of Chemistry 1; LSC101 Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice; LSC103 Professional Studies 1; FOR102 Foundations of Chemistry 2; LSC102 Human Physiology

You will also be required to select one elective from a number of options. For detailed module information please check our website.

Assessment methods

Learning is facilitated by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals. Enquiry-based learning (EBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) approaches are used at appropriate points in the curriculum. Assessment is by a combination of coursework assignments, class tests, presentations and examinations. Averaged across the 4 years of the programme, 22% of the assessment is by examination.

Tuition fees

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

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£15,000
per year
International
£15,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£1,820
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Abertay Campus

Department:

School of Applied 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.

90%
Biomedical 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.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

90%
Staff make the subject interesting
97%
Staff are good at explaining things
87%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
77%
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

87%
Library resources
87%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
73%
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
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
91%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
A

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.

Biomedical sciences (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.

£22,500
high
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

100%
Nursing and midwifery professionals

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