BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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University of South Wales

United Kingdom , Cardiff

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,700 / Year

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year)

About

If you dont have the right qualifications to start our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree or if you want to gain more confidence in higher level work, you could opt to start your studies with a foundation year. Youll start by completing a foundation year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge. Biomedical Science is an exciting, interdisciplinary subject exploring the normal functioning of the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole organism levels and how understanding these processes enables breakthroughs in the treatment of human disease and improvements to health. Placing significant emphasis on laboratory techniques and scientific communication from writing labs reports, critical evaluation of scientific data and solving research problems, this biomedical science course provides essential skills required for a wide range of scientific careers.

Foundation Year: Biomedical Science Degree

Foundation biology
Introduction to human anatomy and physiology
Foundation chemistry
Physical science
Key skills and professional development
Scientific data literacy

Year one: Biomedical Science Degree

Biological research skills
Human anatomy and physiology
Molecule, membranes and cells
Introduction to genetics and evolution
Microorganisms and the dynamic cell
Human growth and development

Year two: Biomedical Science Degree

Case-based learning
Frontiers in Biology
Medical microbiology
Human molecular genetics
Cellular pathology and disease processes

Year three: Biomedical Science Degree

Research project
Clinical biochemistry and pharmacology
Clinical and molecular immunology

With biomedical option:

Global challenges in infectious disease
Epidemiology and public health

Or anthropology option:

Humans and other primates
Human variation and forensic anthropology

Teaching

You will learn through lectures, tutorials and practical classes. You will typically spend 15 20 hours in scheduled classes per week and are expected to spend the same amount of time doing background reading and working on assignments.

There is strong emphasis on applied, practical learning and all students undertake an extensive project in their final year. A wide range of projects is available, from microbiology, applied physiology and genetics and cellular pathology.

Support

Your course leader is your first point of contact to discuss any questions you may about the course in general. The module leaders will be able to help you, specific issues on a particular module, for example in relation to assessments.

All students will be assigned an academic member of staff at the start of their studies to provide more general help, for example on career development and academic life in general

Assessment

Assessment methods vary by module and include coursework such as laboratory reports, essays, oral presentations, problem solving and in-class or online tests as well as written examinations.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

This entry criteria details typical offers, however, USWhas a Contextual Admissions Policy and considers eligible applicants on an individual basis. Under the Policy we could make a personalised offer based on aspects of the UCAS application or haveresults considered individually when you receive them. Here is a link to our Contextual Admissions Policy Statement.

Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Typical A-Level Offer

EE to include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

N/A

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points from Higher Levels

Typical Access to HE Offer

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

International Entry Requirements

We also welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications. Please visit the country specific pages on our international website for exact details.

If your current qualifications don't meet the entry requirements for entry onto year 1 of your chosen undergraduate degree, we offer one-year International Foundation Programmes through our pathway partnership with QAHE to help you reach the level required for progression. For more information visit our Pathway website.

English Requirements

In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

However, if you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, but please visit the country specific page on our international website for exact details. If your country is not featured please contact us.

Career

This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree provides the scientific basis for a career in a range of fields, including biomedical research, teaching, and biotechnology industries, as well as postgraduate study (e.g. MSc or PhD). Graduates may also choose to progress to careers in healthcare, for example, as Physicians Associates or working in Public Health.