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Biomedical Science with Professional Placement

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C-A,B,B

Biology or Human Biology with a minimum of a grade C and at least one other Science subject (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Marine Science)

Can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects to achieve 112 UCAS points

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30,P:0

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points. Biomedical Science, Forensic Science, Medicine and Medical, Biosciences, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Science, Applied Science, Health and Human Sciences or Health Professions all considered.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

To include Biology/Human Biology at Higher Level grade 5 and in one other Science subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points to include Biology/Human Biology at a minimum of H3 and another Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM-DDM

Science, Life Science, Applied Science, Medical Science or Forensic Science.

Equivalent of 112 UCAS points with Biology or Human Biology with a minimum of a grade C and at least one other Science subject

T Level

M

UCAS Tariff

112-128

UCAS points from three A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications

About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subject

Biomedical sciences

**Why Choose Kingston**

- This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). If you also complete the IBMS Training Portfolio, you can apply to register as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

- You’ll gain first-hand experience of a busy research or diagnostic laboratory.

- There is an opportunity to do a placement year in NHS laboratories, research institutes or drug companies.

- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.

**About the Course**
Biomedical Science is a course that covers a huge range of topics, such as cancer screening, diagnosing HIV, blood transfusion, the control of infections, immunology and conditions such as cancer and heart disease. It could be the ideal course for you if you enjoy laboratory investigation and the monitoring of diseases.

You’ll be introduced to biological and chemical principles, molecular and cell biology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and relevant laboratory techniques.

You’ll also independently research a subject that interests you. This might include a laboratory-based project, analysis of survey information, or a review of scientific literature.

**Future Skills**
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.

As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.

At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.

**Career opportunities**
This degree provides excellent preparation for careers in science, health and education, and postgraduate studies, such as medical and research degrees.

Modules

Example modules

– Pathobiology (Biology of Disease).
– Clinical Chemistry and Haematology (Blood Sciences).
– Clinical Immunology and Medical Microbiology.

For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston university course webpage

Assessment methods

Teaching includes lectures, practicals, case studies and tutorials.

Assessment includes coursework exercises, presentations, poster presentations, reports, tutorials and end-of-module exams.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Kingston University

Department:

Department of Biomolecular Sciences

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

75%
Biomedical sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

77%
Staff make the subject interesting
83%
Staff are good at explaining things
71%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
74%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
79%
Course specific equipment and facilities
64%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
32%
Male students
68%
Female students
55%
2:1 or above
11%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

D
D
D

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£24,000
high
Average annual salary
98%
med
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

60%
Nursing and midwifery professionals
20%
Health professionals
4%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers

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