Often credited as the ‘father of immunology’ Edward Jenner is said to have saved more lives than any other human being through his discovery of the smallpox vaccine. Modern study of immunology is an exciting and fast moving area of biomedicine and remains an extremely rewarding one to be part of.
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 give you a greater understanding of the role of the immune system. You’ll learn about how the human defence system helps to prevent disease and you’ll focus on how this can fail through deficiencies in immunity.
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 undergraduate Biomedical Sciences courses. This means 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.
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
- Biochemistry: Structure and Function
- Biology of the Cell
- Career Planning and Innovation
- Critical Thinking 1
- The Human Body: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Data Analysis
- Practical Skills in Biomedical Sciences
Year 2
Compulsory modules
- Career Planning
- Data Analysis
- Genetics, Genomics and Human Health
- Human Pathology and Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
Optional modules
- Analytical Biochemistry
- Developmental Genetics and Stem Cell Biology
- Metabolic Regulation
Year 3
Compulsory modules
- Medical Immunology
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Final Year Project
Optional modules
- The Biology and Treatment of Cancer
- Cellular Pathologies
- Endocrine Disorders
- Genomic Medicine
- Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations to test your knowledge, understanding, problem solving and data interpretation.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Royal Society of Biology
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:
C550
Institution code:
B84
Campus Name:
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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)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or DD in Applied Science/Biomedical Science and any A level at grade B
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the 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.
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science
in Applied Science or Biomedical Science
in any subject with A levels grade BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Biomedical Science/Applied Human Biology with A levels grade BB in any subjects
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or DD in Applied Science/Biomedical Science and any A level at grade B
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or DD in Applied Science/Biomedical Science and any A level at grade B
in Applied Science or Biomedical Science
including H3 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science
in Applied Science or Biomedical Science
in any subject with A levels grade BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Biomedical Science/Applied Human Biology with A levels grade BB in any subjects
in any subject with A levels grade BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science or D in Applied Science/Biomedical Science/Applied Human Biology with A levels grade BB in any subjects
including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test
with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
with a minimum of:
Reading - 18
Listening - 17
Speaking - 20
Writing - 17
PTE Academic
51.0
with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Brunel University London - English Language Requirements
