Course Summary

Study human health and the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases and graduate ready to help tackle global health challenges. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to be a part of the next generation of biomedical research scientists. You’ll learn to apply biological sciences to explore human health and the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases such as cancer and Parkinson’s disease. You'll study a broad range of topics including genetics, genomics, human physiology, cancer, pathology, infection and immunity, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and pharmacology. Benefit from multi-departmental teaching Developed in collaboration with our Department for Health and Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology, you'll benefit from specialist knowledge of human biology and pharmacology, providing you a more in-depth understanding of biomedical sciences. In the first two years, you will study a set of core units across all three departments, with the opportunity to choose optional units in the second and final year. If you want a more in-depth study experience, you could consider applying for our MBiomed (Hons) Biomedical Sciences course. Undertake a dedicated research project In your final year, you’ll carry out your own research project, giving you first-hand experience as a researcher and the opportunity to contribute to the leading research of our academics. We have world-leading research centres, covering evolution, regenerative medicine, networks and collective behaviour and mathematical biology. Gain hands-on experience in specialist labs You’ll spend time learning practical scientific techniques in our well-equipped teaching labs. You’ll also have access to a computer lab for bioinformatics and in the final year, the opportunity to work in our state-of-the-art research labs and with some of the broad range of biological materials used in our research. Take a look around the Department on our 360 virtual tour. Prepare for your future career We're ranked Top 10 for graduate prospects for biological sciences in the Complete University Guide 2021 and have excellent connections with industry. You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills to be part of the next generation of scientists, helping make you highly sought after by employers. You'll also be well equipped to apply the skills you've gained in a range of other careers such as business, management or marketing or even go on to further study, such as a master’s or PhD. Examples of recent employers include GSK, AstraZeneca, and UCB. Find out more about what our graduates go on to do. Learn more on our Biosciences Virtual Experience You can find out more about studying a biosciences degree at Bath by visiting our Biosciences Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students in the department.

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How to Apply

26 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: 55TG

Institution code: B16

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Biology and Chemistry A level Alternative offer AAB AAB in three A levels including grade A in Biology and Chemistry plus one of the following: Grade A in an EPQ Grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate Grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives Grade B in AS level Mathematics or Statistics (except if you are studying an A level in that subject) If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.

AA in two Advanced Highers including Biology and Chemistry. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

Access to Higher Education Diploma 36 credits at Distinction A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 9 credits must be from Biology units and 9 credits must be from Chemistry units (excluding Biochemistry).

D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF). We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science. It is important that you are covering enough of our essential and preferred optional units to make sure that you have sufficient Biology and Chemistry preparation for our course. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application. You must also have achieved a grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics. If you are taking ‘Unit 7: Mathematical Calculations for Science’ as part of your BTEC (QCF) qualification, then we can consider you with a grade C or 4 in GCSE Mathematics.

36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry. We cannot accept Standard Level Chemistry for this course. If you are not studying Biology at Higher Level and you are taking it at Standard Level we may be able to consider you. In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Chemistry plus 7 in Standard Level Biology.

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF). We are able to consider the above qualifications in Applied Science. It is important that you are covering enough of our essential and preferred optional units to make sure that you have sufficient Biology and Chemistry preparation for our course. Please contact us to discuss the suitability of your optional units before making an application. You must also have achieved a grade B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics.

Cambridge Pre-U Offer: D3, D3, D3 or D2, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including grade D3 in Biology and Chemistry. Cambridge Pre-U Alternative offer: D3, D3, M1 in three principal subjects including grade D3 in Biology and Chemistry plus one of the following: grade A in an EPQ grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives Grade B in a Core Mathematics qualification If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.

GCSE Mathematics grade C or 4 plus GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from category C). For further qualifications information and English Language equivalents, please see: go.bath.ac.uk/biomed-sci

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 95%

Fees and funding

Additional Fee Information

Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study. For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/ For information about our scholarships and bursaries visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/undergraduate-scholarships-bursaries-and-other-funding/

Provider information

Claverton Down
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Bath
BA2 7AY

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