Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)

Typical offer - 120 UCAS tariff points.

A levels

BBB, to include either A level Biology or Chemistry minimum grade B.

Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards).

T levels

Merit - with subject specific requirement in Science.

BTEC Extended Diploma

BTEC Extended Diploma at DDD or BTEC Diploma at DD in a relevant Science subject to include either 6 of the mandatory units from Group A below plus 2 of the optional units from Group B below OR 6 units from Group B, with all units passed with a minimum grade of Merit:

Group A

Principles and Applications of Science I

Principles and Applications of Science II

Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques

Laboratory Techniques and their Application/Laboratory Skills

Investigative Project

Science Investigation Skills

Contemporary Issues in Science

Group B

Physiology of Human Body Systems

Human Regulation and Reproduction

Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways

Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Diseases and Infections

Applications of Inorganic Chemistry

Applications of Organic Chemistry

Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques

Industrial Chemical Reactions

Practical Chemical Analysis

Biomedical Science

Applicants on Access Programmes

122 UCAS tariff points. Applicants must be studying an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Science subject and achieve a minimum of 12 credits of Biology or Chemistry at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

120 UCAS tariff points to include HL Chemistry or Biology at grade 6, 1 other subject at grade 6 and a third subject at grade 5. Plus HL 3 or SL 4 in Maths and English Language and Literature A or English B.

Plus minimum of

GCSE English, Mathematics and two Sciences at grade C or 4 (equivalents accepted).

Additional entry requirements

As part of the selection process, we interview short-listed candidates prior to making offers.

All places are offered subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and a satisfactory reference.

English language requirements

International students should have IELTS 6 (a requirement of the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Health and Care Professions Council) with no sub-test less than 5 and have equivalent qualifications to GCSE Grade C or 4 in Science and Maths.