This course provides a strong base knowledge of how the body works and how drugs can be used to treat disease. With additional study you could progress into Medicine and Dentistry.
Within this course students will engage in the study of the human body, how drugs work and are used to treat disease and how drugs can help to understand body functioning and the disease process with specialist subject options available in years 2 and 3. The course will provide students the opportunity to learn more about a range of disciplines including; pathophysiology, biochemistry, anatomy, cell biology and molecular biology. In addition students will develop their study skills in order to successfully engage within their lessons and an understanding of careers available within the field.
Course Details - Modules
Modules include: Year 0 FDE (Burnley) Skills for Science Biology Chemistry Physical Science Biochemistry Environmental Science Year 1 (Burnley) Fundamentals of Biosciences Essential Skills in Biosciences Bioscience in Practice Year 2 (Preston) Bioscience Practical Skills Molecules to Cells Physiology and Pharmacology Year 3 (Preston) Research Project Molecular Neuropharmacology Drug Development Contemporary Topics in Physiology
Course Details – Assessment Method
This course will be assessed using a combination of methods including essays and practical reports, data handling exercises, oral and poster presentations, written and multiple choice exams, course work and peer assessment.
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:
HW12
Institution code:
B69
Campus Name:
Burnley College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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
We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement. General Studies accepted. BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit Appropriate Access to HE Course: 112 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits with distinction in Chemistry or Biology GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English or equivalent Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies, are welcome and these applicants will be interviewed.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
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Go onto work and study:
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Fees and funding
EU
9000.0
Year 1
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Please note fees for the foundation year will be £6,000, and then £9,000 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate.
Further years at Preston will cost £9,250 per year.
Provider information
Princess Way
Burnley
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Lancashire
BB12 0AN
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