Course Summary

**Why study this course?** This undergraduate degree is taught in our £30 million Science Centre and offers an array of study options including bioinformatics and molecular modelling, systems pathology and virology. This gives you a deep understanding of the scientific basis of health and disease. With medical bioscientists in great demand, the course equips you for a career in areas such as medical and allied research institutes, health agency laboratories, bio-analytical forensic units and the pharmaceutical industry. You also have the option undertake a 15-week work placement as part of the degree course. **More about this course** On your journey to becoming a medical bioscientist, you’ll study both medicine and biology to gain a better understanding of human health. Subjects such as molecular modelling and pharmacology will allow you to explore the ways your theoretical knowledge can be put to practice to fight sickness and disease. In your first year you’ll gain a broad knowledge of all relevant scientific principles including anatomy, biology, biochemistry and physiology. As you progress through the course, you’ll have the opportunity to specialise, with fascinating modules such as bioinformatics – developing software to analyse biological data – and medical genetics, the study of hereditary disorders, on offer. As well as developing a strong understanding of scientific theory, you’ll get hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art Science Centre, which is equipped with 280 workstations. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete a 15-week work placement in your final year, during which you’ll be exposed to the industry and gain valuable experience for your CV. **What our students say** “The best thing about the course is that it was so interesting. Because the degree was fun, it was much easier and more enjoyable to learn new skills and information. The lecturers were very professional. They were all intelligent and great teachers, with their own individual styles; some of them were extraordinary.” National Student Survey

Course Details - Modules

Module details below are subject to change. Please see the university website course page for full module details. Foundation year (Year 0) modules include: Scientific Studies (core, 30 credits); Biology (core 30 credits); Chemistry (core, 30 credits); Biochemistry (core, 15 credits); Foundation Year Project (Biosciences) (core, 15 credits) Year 1 modules include: Professional Studies (core, 15 credits); Anatomy and Physiology 1 (core, 15 credits); Anatomy and Physiology 2 (core, 15 credits); General Chemistry (core, 15 credits); Cell Biology (core, 15 credits); Biochemistry (core, 15 credits); Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits); General Microbiology (core, 15 credits) Year 2 modules include: Tissue Science 1 (core, 15 credits); Tissue Science 2 (core, 15 credits); Infection Science 1 (core, 15 credits); Infection Science 2 (core, 15 credits); Metabolism (core, 15 credits); Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits); Microbiology (core, 15 credits); Human Immunity (core, 15 credits) Year 3 modules include: Project (core, 30 credits); Toxicology (core, 15 credits); Advanced Tissue Science (core, 15 credits); Systems Pathology (option, 15 credits); Advanced Infection Science (core, 15 credits); Bioinformatics and Molecular Modelling (option, 15 credits); Virology (option, 15 credits); Medical Genetics (option, 15 credits); Genomics (option, 15 credits); Biochemical Pathology (core, 15 credits); Work Placement (for Life Sciences) (option, 15 credits)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Your practical skills will be assessed through coursework assignments, including those in the project module. Your data handling skills will be assessed through practical reports, problem-solving exercises, information abstracting and reviewing exercises, poster presentations and seminar presentations. You'll receive regular, supportive feedback throughout the course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: C900

Institution code: L68

Campus Name: Holloway

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

a minimum of 112 points from A levels including a C in Biology or Human Biology, or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits

A minimum of 112 UCAS points, including four passes at Higher level at grade C (or above).

Total of 60 credits (45 credits at Level 3 and 15 credits at Level 2) from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with passes in Level 2 Maths and Communications. QAA accredited course required.

A BTEC National Extended Diploma in Applied Science.

English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 15576.0 Year 1
International 15576.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 15576.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 15576.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/ Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.

Provider information

Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB

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