Biomedical Science
Edinburgh Napier University
UCAS Code: B941 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics at Level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5. ^Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 to include a Science subject (Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Scottish Higher
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Grade B. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
T Level
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact [email protected] to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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About this course
Our labs were purpose built for us and we even have a Confocal Microscope which is available for research projects if required.
Biomedical science, although well established as a scientific discipline, is also a rapidly advancing subject constantly striving towards improving human health and creating a need for highly skilled biomedical scientists.
This course gives you a broad understanding of the scientific investigation of human health and disease. It covers the key aspects and principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology and physiology and their application to the causes and management of disease.
Your learning is supported by our research teams, who are at the forefront of biomedical research and contribute to all aspects of teaching, both lab and non-lab based.
You'll gain the skills and knowledge to develop a career in biomedical science or progress to postgraduate study.
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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