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Biomedical Science

Entry requirements


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

DDM

Must have science content. Maths GCSE grade C or 4 required

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112

A level pass required in Biology or Chemistry. GCSE requirement: Maths, Grade C, or 4

About this course


Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

**Why this course?**

- Our programme is aligned to contemporary industry practices – modules reflect current issues in biomedicine and biotechnology.

- Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

- Gain experience in the latest laboratory practices, instrumentation and analytical techniques.

- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical science. Graduates will meet the academic qualification requirement to become a registered Biomedical Scientist working in NHS Pathology laboratories.

- Teaching designed for you: the contact time you need to succeed, with timetables designed to recognise your wider commitments.

**About this course:**

Make a difference to humanity by studying BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Roehampton. Here you will discover life processes, health, disease, treatment and prevention. Topics covered include:

- Introduction to Human Disease

- Chemistry of Life

- Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths

- Cell Biology

This programme is also accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, which offers a strong scientific foundation in the biological aspects of health and disease, ready for building a career in the health sciences. This accredited degree can lead to State Registration as professional Biomedical Scientist, by the Health and Care Professions Council.

**Skills:**

You will develop your knowledge about the human body in health and disease. The essential functions of life are explored by studying cell biology and molecular biology. You will also develop practical skills in:

- Understanding areas such as pharmacology

- The branch of medicine concerned with the use and effect of drugs

- Immunology – learning about all aspects of the immune system.

- Developing the relationship between nutrition and health.

Additionally, you'll take part in practical assessments involving research and data collection. This ensures a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical concepts and hands-on applications, preparing you for a well-rounded exploration of the biomedical sciences.

**Career opportunities:**

You will be in a strong position to secure work in different areas of the biomedical sciences, including:

- Microbiology

- Haematology

- Immunology

- Cellular sciences

- Drug discovery

- Genetics

- Neuroscience

- Various roles in the NHS and biopharmaceutical industry.

- You can also continue your studies at post-graduate level, including courses preparing you for patient-facing healthcare professions.

**Teaching designed around you**

At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead.

So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.

**Student support available 24/7**

At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week.

Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it.

We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.

Modules

Examples include: Introduction to Human Disease, Chemistry of Life, Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths, Cell Biology, Professional Practice for Biomedical Science and Biomedical Science: Practical Methods.

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
£15,750
per year
International
£15,750
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

We offer a wide range of scholarships for UK undergraduates, including:
- The Roehampton Bursary is worth £1,000 for the first year of our undergraduate degree programmes*. It will be awarded automatically to students in receipt of a full maintenance loan, to help with costs such as travel and accommodation.
- Academic Excellence Scholarships worth: £3,000 over the course of a degree for students with the equivalent of AAA or above (144+ tariff) at A-level (or equivalent tariff in other qualifications, e.g. BTEC) and £2,000 over the course of a degree for students with the equivalent of AAB at A-level (136-143 tariff) (or equivalent tariff in other qualifications, e.g. BTEC)
- esports scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of the degree, available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.
- Music and Sports Scholarships, available to students who demonstrate excellence in music or sports
- Care leaver bursaries, worth £2,000 per year of study to Care Leavers enrolling on Undergraduate programmes at Roehampton, for up to four years of study.
Find out more: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/funding-and-scholarships/

The Uni


Course location:

University of Roehampton

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.

76%
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

66%
Staff make the subject interesting
72%
Staff are good at explaining things
78%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
78%
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

76%
Library resources
86%
IT resources
83%
Course specific equipment and facilities
64%
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?

89%
UK students
11%
International students
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
82%
2:1 or above
8%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
D
D

After graduation


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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.

97%
low
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

8%
Teaching and educational professionals
8%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
8%
Health associate professionals

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