Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)

University of Brighton

United Kingdom, Brighton

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University of Brighton

United Kingdom , Brighton

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

B942

Campuses

Brighton

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines23-Sep-2024

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,400 / year

Next Intake 23-Sep-2024

Biomedical Science BSc(Hons) (with integrated foundation year)

About

With an extra year of integrated study at foundation level, this course opens up opportunities in the sciences if you don't hold the required scientific A-levels or equivalent qualifications to go straight on to the Biomedical Science BSc(Hons), want to change career or simply want to explore the options offered by university-level science before deciding on your specific pathway.

The foundation year gives you the support, knowledge and skills you need. On successful completion of the foundation year, you can progress directly to the Biomedical Science BSc(Hons).

Our teaching is informed by research that ensures it is kept relevant and current. You will have the opportunity to complete a project in an active research laboratory. Our researchers are working on the development of novel biomedical products and pioneering new approaches to regenerative medicine, and the treatment of cancer, asthma, diabetes and other chronic diseases.

Youll put your learning into practice through project work, hospital visits and case studies. Visits from clinical and biomedical scientists and placement opportunities help prepare you for work and give you a feel for what its really like to be a biomedical scientist.

Course structure

Our course provides a strong foundation in clinically related subjects such as the blood sciences, cell pathology microbiology, human physiology and pharmacology.

These subjects are supported by studies in fundamental scientific disciplines such as cell and molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry.

You will learn through lectures, fieldwork, group work, practical classes and independent study. Assessment involves the use of essays, exams, presentations, practical exercises and communication exercises, which vary between different modules.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require students taking the Tawjihi (secondary school leaving certificate) to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.

Jordanian Community College Diplomas can be considered on a case by case basis, and may be considered for advanced entry subject to admissions assessment.

English Program Requirements

COVID-19 continues to disrupt exams and English language testing in some parts of the world. For 2022 entry, we have expanded the number of qualifications we are able to accept. If you have, or are sitting, one of the qualifications listed here and it meets our validity policy then you do not need to take an IELTS test, even if we asked you to do so in your offer. Please let us know and send a copy of your results so we can check your qualification.

English language, English literature, or English language and literature A-levels at grade D or above.
English courses from other UK universities, subject to subject to being awarded from an accredited institution and at the CEFR B2 minimum levels required and meeting all four components.
A bachelors or masters degree from an accredited university in the UK or a Home Office majority English-speaking country.
TOEFL iBT At Home test – check the TOEFL website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
IELTS Indicator home-based test – check the IELTS Indicator website for more information about which countries are operating this test and the test eligibility.
KITE (Kaplan International Tools for English) - an easy to access online English Language test from Kaplan online that can be taken from home.
LanguageCert International ESOL (IESOL) Exam.
Occupational English Test (OET) – accepted for Medicine and a range of allied health profession courses, including Pharmacy, which have vocational training elements.

If you need additional English language training we have pre-sessional courses available.

All qualifications are subject to our normal admissions checks and the above is only a summary and not a guarantee that your qualification will definitely be accepted. If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate taught course, contact the enquiries and admissions team for more support and guidance. If you are applying for a postgraduate research degree, get in touch with the doctoral college team.

We will also continue accept the standard English language qualifications detailed below.

Career

Professional accreditation

The BSc(Hons) degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and meets the academic requirements for registration as a biomedical scientist
with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The BSc(Hons) element of the course is also accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.

The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.