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Overview
You'll get a strong grounding in modern biomedicine, and study the basic scientific core subjects and the biology of disease, alongside specialist biomedical subjects.
Gain wide-ranging experience and develop expertise in the areas that interest you most.
Work at the cutting-edge of biomedical science, using highly specialised equipment.
Build essential practical experience through placements and internships.
If you choose the sandwich option, you'll spend your third year working with an employer or at another university, in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, research or wider sector. This could be in the UK, in Europe or further afield.
Careers / Further study
You'll graduate with the insight, tools and practical experience to make a valuable contribution to the health of the community.
Most graduates follow careers in biological sciences, particularly research and development work in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and education sectors.
As well as preparing you for research and laboratory-based jobs, the Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) will give you the transferable skills employers value in a wide variety of roles, from medical sales and scientific writing, to quality control and health and safety.
Some graduates use their qualification to successfully apply for mature entry to medicine degrees, while others continue with MPhil/PhD research degrees.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Biomedical Skills
- Cell Biochemistry and Genetics
- Pathophysiology of Disease
- Practice and Communication of Science
- Physiological and Immunological Systems
- Studies in the Biology of Disease
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 80
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine Biology View 858 other Bachelors in Biology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 50
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Tariff points: 48
- A-level subjects: A minimum of an AS in a Science subject
- Relevant subjects: Subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths. Use of Maths, Physics, Psychology, Science in the Environment, Statistics.
- EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: To include six units in a Science subject. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us.
- Access: Level 3 credits in Science.
- Baccalaureate IB: To include Science at Higher Level.
- Irish Highers: a minimum of o4 in a science subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
14250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14250 GBP per year during 60 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 60 months.
Living costs for Bristol
750 - 1260 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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