BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Placement Year

Education in the Biomedical Sciences with placement in industry/research institute or period of study overseas, 4 years full time. BSc Hons Biomedical Science with Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP)/Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) 4 years full-time. In order to attain the DPP students normally undertake a placement in either industry or a research institute. To attain the DIAS students undertake a period of studies overseas at another educational institution. Biomedical science is concerned with understanding how diseases develop and how they may affect the normal functioning of the body. The aim of the discipline is the investigation of the disease process and, ultimately, the development of methods for monitoring, diagnosing, treating and preventing disease. Competencies in both personal and interpersonal skills have been given priority in the design of the course content, together with a firm knowledge and understanding of science. The excellent reputation of the course has meant that graduates have been extremely successful in finding high-level career employment and are readily accepted for higher degree programmes at the world's greatest universities.

A level
BBB

A Level Essential:

- Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred, or

- One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with Digitial Technology, PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science

Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are also acceptableas 2 science subjects

See BTEC for combination of A Level/BTEC requirements

Applied General Qualifications
RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

Award profile of DDM

Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following):
OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0695/6)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (601/7437/7)

We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.

International Baccalaureate
Overall IB profile minimum 26 points to include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects as follows,

- Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Biology OR

- One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, or Biology of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography.

English is also required within the International Baccalaureate
At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass science-based Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 65% and a minimum of 65% in each level 3 module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Overall profile of 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits (60 Credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)

GCSE
For full-time study you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language. You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)