Program Overview

Applied Biomedical Science BSc Honours

Overview

Our Applied Biomedical Science BSc offers an integrated approach to the study of human health and disease, with an emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease processes from a medical diagnostic perspective. This course is only open to you if you are employed in a suitable accredited biomedical laboratory able to support work-based learning, and you'll need a written statement of support from your employer.

Course Structure

Teaching includes lectures and seminars, practical laboratory work, group activities and tutorials, and supervised use of facilities.

Assessment is through a combination of exams and coursework (including essays, practical work, group work, presentations and reports).

Subjects of Study

• Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Functional Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Learning in Professional Practice
• Professional Development in Science

Credit Level 4

Advanced Learning in Professional Practice

• Applied Pathobiology
• Infection and Immunity
• Medical Genetics and Genomics
• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Research Methods

Credit Level 5

Cellular and Molecular Pathology

• Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology
• Diagnostic Biochemistry and Haematology
• Final Year Project in Life Sciences
• Medical Microbiology in the Genomics Era
• Registration Training Portfolio

Credit Level 6

Professional Accreditation

The degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), enabling you to fulfil all requirements for HCPC registration and membership of the Institute.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). RSB accreditation recognises degree programmes that fully prepare bioscience graduates to address the needs of employers and is an indication that the programme delivers up-to-date knowledge in the right learning, support and teaching environments.

Entry Requirements

• A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths
• T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the IB, to include a minimum of 4 in two higher level science subjects
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM in Applied Science
• BTEC Diploma – DD in Applied Science
• Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Written exams: end of semester exams
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

With state-of-the-art science and psychology labs and refurbished computer suites, our Cavendish Campus offers our science and technology students a range of learning spaces that are both dynamic and inspiring.

Located in central London, our Cavendish Campus is just a five-minute walk from Oxford Street and Tottenham Court Road.