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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Leicester Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Biomedical Science staff are key members of healthcare – 70% of diagnoses in the NHS are based on pathology results provided by scientists in the lab. As a Biomedical Science student, you will explore the cutting-edge application of scientific investigation to human health.A rapidly evolving and growing field, you will study and research a range of biomedical topics from organs systems and disease, right down to molecular biology. Throughout the course, you will explore the analytical skills needed for research and investigation, develop an understanding of the role biomedical science plays in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, and apply your knowledge and practical skills to a variety of clinical lab settings.You will study key healthcare topics, such as infectious disease, cancer, and heart disease, building towards the final year, where we focus on clinical laboratory specialists, informed by current working professionals. Students also complete independent research projects in areas they are interested in, supported by leading academics in topics ranging from Alzheimers to Zika virus.Students also have the option to undertake an additional placement year in a clinical or industry laboratory. As we are an IBMS accredited course, completing a clinical lab placement enables students to gain the necessary registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which is a requirement to become an NHS Biomedical Scientist.Duration: Three years full-time, four years sandwich placement (optional). Attendance required: 70 per cent PLUS
Application deadline
29 January
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£ 16,750per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level :
120 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels including Human Biology, Biology or Chemistry at grade C or above.
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