BScBiomedical Science

Study location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	B900

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE grade B/6 in Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry (or double award science) if not offered at a higher level. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 169 in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Modules in the first year
The first two years of the course builds a detailed understanding of how the human body functions and what can go wrong in disease.

20 credits – Cellular Biochemistry and Biology
10 credits – Cardiorespiratory Science: Fundamental Principles
20 credits – Digestion and Renal Sciences
20 credits – Fundamentals of life science
20 credits – Fundamentals of Neuroscience and Pharmacology
10 credits – Introduction to Molecular and Experimental Genetics
20 credits – Introduction to Research and Experimental Skills

Non credit-bearing – Year 1 component: Personal and Academic Development (Level C)
Modules in the second year
In the second year there will be an opportunity to specialise in a scientific area of your choice, linked to our College major research themes.

20 credits – Cancer and Stratified Medicine
20 credits – Immunity and Infection
20 credits – Cardiorespiratory Physiology and Pharmacology
20 credits – Neuroscience, Endocrinology and Reproduction
20 credits – Stem Cells and Genetic Inheritance
10 credits – Student Selected Science Project (3SP)
10 credits – Vascular Biology and Haematology

Non credit-bearing – Year 2 Personal and Academic Development
Modules in the third year – follow your interest
During the first term of your final year you specialise by selecting two taught options from over 22 specialist modules in a wide range of subject areas, including different aspects of neuroscience, cancer, virology, cardiovascular science, pharmacology, endocrinology, stem cell biology, ageing and immunology. You’ll learn about the latest findings and be exposed to advanced research techniques, guided by internationally recognised experts in these fields.

Modules in the third year – option 1
Semester 1 (week 1 – 6)

30 credits – Cell Communication in Health and Disease
30 credits – The Biology of Ageing
30 credits – Infection: Bacterial Threats and Defence
30 credits – Cancer Pathogenesis and Treatment
30 credits – Cardiovascular Science (Heart and Blood Vessels)
30 credits – Experimental Immunology
30 credits – Molecular and Integrative Pharmacology
30 credits – Neurotrauma: Regeneration and Degeneration
30 credits – Vascular Biology and Pathology
30 credits – Liver Function in Health and Disease
Modules in the third year – option 2
Semester 1 (week 7 – 11)

30 credits – Cardiovascular Science (Integrative Regulation)
30 credits – From Genes to Therapy
30 credits – Immunity and Inflammatory Disease
30 credits – Stem cells: Differentiation and Disease
30 credits – Molecular Medicine (Endocrinology of Metabolic Disorders)
30 credits – Neuropharmacology
30 credits – New Targets and Drugs in Cancer Therapy
30 credits – Reproductive Medicine
30 credits – Viruses, Society and Future Medicine
30 credits – DNA Damage pathways in Human Disease
30 credits – Hypoxia in Health and Disease
30 credits – Science Communication: Principles and Practise
Semester 2

50 credits – Research Project
10 credits – Medical Science in Society

Career opportunities

Our Biomedical Science graduates have an excellent record of employment in a wide variety of careers. Many embark on laboratory work in universities, often in PhD positions, hospitals, as clinical scientists and biotechnology companies. Other degree-related careers include work in clinical trials, and in marketing and management in biotechnology companies.