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Brunel University of London
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Uxbridge
UB8 3PH
Biomedical Science (Biochemistry) with Placement
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Sandwich
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3.
What's happening inside our cells? What's happening at a molecular level? The bringing together of biology and chemistry allows scientists to use chemical knowledge to understand biological problems.
At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree you'll study specialist areas that will teach you about the various biochemical pathways and how they may be altered during specific human diseases.
And if you change your mind about your specialist area, don’t worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.
The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s biomedical sciences BSc courses. This means that you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world – and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.
In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.
Modules
Modules
Typical Modules include;
Practical Skills in Biomedical Sciences
Biology of the Cell
Data Analysis
Metabolic Regulation
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Biomedical-Sciences-Biochemistry-BSc
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations to test your knowledge, understanding, problem solving and data interpretation.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
- Biomedical Science, Institute of
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C905
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1, 2
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Brunel University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C905
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Brunel welcomes applications from applicants who wish to transfer to one of our courses.
Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, further information can be found on our website at: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/applicants/undergraduate-courses-how-to-apply/Looking-to-transfer-to-year-2
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelABB - BBB
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM - DMM
in Applied Science or Forensic & Criminal Investigation
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 128 - 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health and Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD - DM
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics or DD-DM in Applied Science or Forensic & Criminal Investigation and any A level at grade B
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D - M
in any subject with A levels grade BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics or D-M in Applied Science or Forensic & Criminal Investigation with A levels grade BB in any subject
Scottish Advanced HigherABB - BBB
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme31 - 30 points
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5 / Higher Level 4 in English (if no GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H2, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
including H2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM - DMM
in Applied Science
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDD - DM
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics or DD-DM in Applied Science and any A level at grade B
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD - M
in any subject with A levels grade BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics or D-M in Applied Science with A levels grade BB in any subject
T LevelM
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 55% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 77 | with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | with a minimum of 59 in all subscores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirementshttps://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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