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Biomedical Sciences

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

BBC to include Chemistry and Biology; IB 30 points (excluding EE and TOK points) to include Biology and Chemistry HL3 and 4, or if at SL then 5 in Biology and Chemistry; a UK or international undergraduate degree cognate to Medicine (2:2 or equivalent); Approved Medical/Biomedical foundation programme - we can accept certain external Foundation programmes, but they are subject to review. We require a minimum of 65% in an approved external foundation programme, which must include no failed modules; BTEC - we require a Merit overall with B,C in Biology and Chemistry A-Level .

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

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112

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About this course


Course option

2years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

The University of Buckingham is:
- Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020).

- We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses.

- Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors.

- As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money.

The BSc Biomedical Sciences is a unique 2-year programme taught on the Crewe campus awarding graduates of this course a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences degree.

Biomedical science focuses on how cells, organs and metabolic systems function in the human body. Through this understanding of health and disease processes, new treatments and therapies can be created or developed, contributing to necessary advances toward solving significant health problems facing today’s society.

**Key benefits**
- Our programme introduces its students through clinical, laboratory and theoretical training to be adaptable and prepared for an ever changing healthcare, industrial or commercial environment.

- Our teaching strategy promotes student centred learning with a focus on small tutorials and workshops rather than large lecture based programmes.

- If wishing to study medicine students who are predicted, or achieve, a 2.1 will be eligible to make an application to the University of Buckingham MB ChB Selection Process (need a link here to medical school entry requirements and selection).

- Our Programme costs the same in tuition fees as a traditional 3 year BSc. Programme. In fact on average there is a saving of around £12000 living costs when studying an accelerated programme.

- We believe our graduates are better prepared for further study. Students who can complete a 3 year course in just 2 years may appeal to universities when applying for intensive courses such as medicine, dentistry or postgraduate study.

- When in employment, employees do not get a long summer break and neither do our students. This informs prospective employers that our graduates are already accustomed to the demands of the workplace which enables our graduates stand out from the crowd.

Modules

Year 1 (September – June)
•Foundations of Medical Science (L4)
•Doctors, Patients and Health (L4)
•Molecular Cell Biology (L4)
•Brain, Muscle and Coordination (L4)
•Gut, Hormones and Metabolism (L4)
•Circulation and Fluid Balance (L4)
•Matter and Energy in Medicine (L4)

Year 2 (July – September)
•Integrated Pathology and Therapeutics 1 (L5)
•Inflammation, Infection and Immunity (L5)
•Experiments Data and Evidence (L5)
•Cell Signalling and Communication (L5)
•Integrated Pathology and Therapeutics 2 (L6)
•Genes, Disease and Identity (L6)
•Brain, Physiology and Behaviour (L6)
•Independent Project (L6)

Assessment methods

The programme is taught using a range of teaching methodologies such as lectures, small group tutorial sessions, problem-based learning, one-to-one personal tutoring, seminars, practicals and personal assessments.

Tuition fees

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Channel Islands
£27,750
for the whole course
England
£27,750
for the whole course
EU
£41,625
for the whole course
International
£41,625
for the whole course
Northern Ireland
£27,750
for the whole course
Republic of Ireland
£41,625
for the whole course
Scotland
£27,750
for the whole course
Wales
£27,750
for the whole course

The Uni


Course location:

Crewe

Department:

Allied Health

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46%
International students
39%
Male students
61%
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B

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