Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Gillingham

Duration

4 Years

You will initially register on our Biomedical Science degree. During your second year, you can make a formal application for a hospital placement, which will include a training placement in an NHS lab. If you are successful, you will progress onto this BSc Applied Biomedical Science to complete the course.

As well as a firm grounding in biomedical science, you will gain a range of transferable skills, from problem solving to case study analysis. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Graduates who have been issued with the IBMS Certificate of Competence will also be able to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Facilities

Gillingham (Kent)

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Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now closed

About this course

Who is it intended for?

Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing.

Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

Requirements

Typical Offer: 104 Points

Qualifications: three A-levels / Extended Diploma / combination of A-level and Diploma / A-levels and Extended Certificate

Subjects:

A-level: 32 Points from biology and chemistry
BTEC National: Extended Diploma in Applied Science
A-level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and 32 Points from A-level biology and chemistry

What marks this course apart?

What you should know about this course
Our degree is accredited by the profession
Opportunities to train in an NHS laboratory for a year
Students studying biomedical science can expect to earn up to £30,000 on graduation (HESA, 2020)
The course provides a foundation in human disease
You will focus on real-life clinical case studies to enhance your understanding.

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2020

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Subjects

Biology
Biomedical Science
Medical
Medical training
Biomedical
Disease
Techniques
Bioanalytical
Professional
Microbiology
Environment

Course programme

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits)
Cell Biology and Immunity (15 credits)
Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Microbiology and the Environment (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
Haematology and Blood Transfusion (15 credits)

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