Biomedical Science
UCAS Code: B940
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science
Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including 5 in HL Biology
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): DMM
Scottish Higher
including Biology
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About this course
This vocationally oriented course is specifically designed for those wishing to gain employment as biomedical scientists, either in industry or within the health sector. As such, it leads to a professionally recognised qualification, being externally approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). This means that when you have successfully completed the degree, you may become a registered biomedical scientist affiliated with the HCPC, after a one-year period of paid in-service training.Teaching takes place at the Parkgate Road campus.
Modules
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Assessment methods
Assessments are designed to encourage both academic skills and workplace skills. They include a combination of coursework and end-of-module examinations. Coursework includes essays and reports, data processing and presentations. The examinations may take the form of multiple-choice papers, essays, practical assessments and data handling questions.
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