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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Experience research-informed education by exploring the scientific basis of human health, disease and therapeutics. You'll benefit from a rich and varied learning environment that highlights recent developments and examines how these inform clinical and diagnostic practice. Receive the input of internationally-recognised researchers and NHS staff and open up a range of employment opportunities in both industrial and public research laboratories.- Stand out with a degree accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).- Delivered by the Faculty of Health and enhanced by links with healthcare professionals.- Develop practical skills, critical thinking and professional competence.- Taught components of the course are enriched by the varied research activities of staff within the school.- LABplus is a unique open access laboratory and resource centre designed for students studying science and engineering courses. The lab provides a flexible workspace, computing facilities, specialist software, access to microscopes, microscope cameras and bespoke resources. - Experience more with an optional placement year.- Gain a positive learning experience within a work setting that will support your studies and future employability – the school offers 12 work placements between Stage 2 and the final year of your programme.- The school typically offers a limited number of research summer placements – these are available at the end of Stage 1 and at the end of Stage 2. These competitive placements are available for students who demonstrate excellent performance in their studies and allow students to gain valuable research experience within the Biomedical Research Group.Progression optionsThis course has up to ten ring-fenced places available at the end of year 1 for progression onto medicine and dentistry. Applicants must meet the following requirements for consideration:- Minimum of AAB at A level to include A grades in Biology and one other science from Chemistry, Maths, Physics, or Psychology. General Studies will not be accepted.- Over 70% average across all Year 1 modules.- Satisfactory DBS check and Occupational Health screening.We also have an additional route for our Biomedical Science graduates. This involves an enhanced admissions process, as follows:- On track to gain 1st Class (over 70%) OR already holds a 1st Class Biomedical Science degree with us achieved in the two years prior to applying.- GAMSAT requirement waived.- Satisfactory performance in interview.- Satisfactory DBS check and Occupational Health screening.For further information regarding admissions and interviews please contact us at meddent-admissions@plymouth.ac.uk.
Application deadline
29 January
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- A level
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- UCAS Points
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- Access to HE Diploma
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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- Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
A level :
112 - 128 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 3 A Levels. Including Grade B in Biology/Human Biology and Grade B in second science which can be Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science or Environmental Science/Studies .
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Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England
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