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Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

University of Essex

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Colchester Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases; Biomedical Scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.On our BSc Biomedical Science, you study areas including:- The human immune system- Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria- Haematology and blood transfusion- Cell pathology- Mechanisms of neurological diseasesYou discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.Visit our biomedical science subject page for more information and content.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,100per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBCor 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levelsIncluding Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics.Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.

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University information

University of Essex

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biomedical Sciences

    59th out of 83 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 214
    124 58%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    44th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.25 81%

    10th

    8

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