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Biomedical Science
- 3 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
- Awarded by:
- University of Westminster
Course summary
Biomedical science is concerned with the detailed study of the human body, both in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved.
In Year 1 you'll study the important fundamental sciences, including biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and human anatomy and physiology.
In Year 2 you'll develop your understanding of a wide range of disease processes, combined with the principles of laboratory procedures used to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Between Years 2 and 3, you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a professional placement year in industry. Alternatively, you can undertake a period of study abroad at one of Westminster’s partner institutions.
In Year 3 you'll focus on the study of the complex nature of disease as it affects particular biological systems. You'll also study the laboratory procedures used in haematology, clinical immunology, cellular and molecular pathology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology, to diagnose and monitor disease. You'll also undertake a major research project, which will enable you to develop the skills you need for genuine scientific inquiry.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Time abroad (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- W50
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Westminster, London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- W50
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
To include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths.
T Level
96 UCAS Tariff points in Science
UCAS TariffOffer: 96
Access to HE Diploma
96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD
DD in Applied Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
This should be in Applied Science.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component. The HCPC requires that students must be capable of attaining the equivalent to IELTS 7.0 with no component part scoring below 6.5 at the point of graduation. |
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note however that the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), along with other requirements for registration, requires that students must be capable of attaining the equivalent to IELTS 7.0 with no component part scoring below 6.5, at the point of graduation. During the course of your degree you will have the opportunity to practice and improve your command of the English language as you complete various assessment tasks including oral and written assessments. If you feel however that you would benefit from extra English support the university has a number of options to help including a pre-sessional English course and academic English modules which may be taken as options during your Level 4 and Level 5 studies. For more details on the English language courses and support we offer, visit our English language support page.https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree-study/english-language-requirements
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050* | |
| Republic of Ireland, EU & International | £19000 |
* 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.
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