Overview
Key facts
Lancaster University's Biomedicine - Placement Year (Hons) degree offers more flexibility than our IBMS-accredited BSc Biomedical Science by allowing you to tailor your degree to your personal and professional interests within the field of biomedicine.
You will study biochemistry, cell biology, genetics and physiology - which are at the heart of modern medical and health research. These subjects are taught with a particular emphasis on the molecules and mechanisms fundamental to life processes and how these are disrupted by disease.
The degree provides you with support to secure a paid placement for twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate. A placement offers you the opportunity to work as a full time employee of the organisation with the same training and opportunities as other employees, whilst still receiving both academic and pastoral support from Lancaster University.
In your first year, you will gain a through grounding in the general areas of biomedicine through the study of 15 wide-ranging core modules, including Biomedical Science in Practice, Infection and Immunity, and Protein Biochemistry.
In your second and fourth years, you will study a small number of core modules such as Medical Microbiology and Medical Genetics. You will then select your remaining modules to match your personal and professional interests from a wide range of options including: Cellular Pathology, DNA Technology, Clinical Immunology, and Tropical Diseases.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Anatomy and Tissue Structure
- Biomedical Science in Practice
- Biomedicine and Society
- Cell Structure and Function
- Diagnosis in Science
- Hormones and Development
- Human Physiology
- Infection and Immunity
- Protein Biochemistry
- Skills in the Life Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We recommend that you aim to submit your application well before 30 June, in order to ensure your application has the best opportunity of being successful.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biomedical Science Biology Biochemistry View 549 other Bachelors in Biology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A Level AAB
Required Subjects A level Biology and one other science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4
International Baccalaureate 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
BTEC Distinction, Distinction in Applied Science including sufficient Biology and Chemistry content
Tuition Fee
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International
29820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29820 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Lancaster
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Biomedicine - Placement Year (Hons).
Available Scholarships
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