Biomedical Sciences
Nottingham Trent University
UCAS Code: B940 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C)
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Biology modules
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and up to two other qualifications including A-Level Biology grade C or equivalent
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and up to three other qualifications (one of which must be A-Level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Biology modules
We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.
UCAS Tariff
112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)
About this course
Biomedical Science is the application of the principles of the natural sciences to medicine. This course is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and enables you to learn about complex health issues and study the key aspects of disease and disease prevention in both practical and theoretical contexts.
The course covers all the major disciplines of: pathology; histopathology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; haematology; transfusion science; and immunology and virology.
Why study Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University?
• We've got satisfied students. We are currently second in the UK for student satisfaction in Biology (National Student Survey 2021).
• We have inspiring learning environments. You'll learn in some of the best teaching laboratories in the UK.
• We provide innovative accredited courses. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
• We’re delivering research with impact – Bioscience staff contribute to research activity in a number of areas. NTU has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research – the highest award achievable.
Find out more: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/course/science-and-technology/ug/bsc-hons-biomedical-science
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