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Biomedical scientists investigate disease origins, diagnostic methods, and treatment efficacy across various medical fields, including cancer detection, blood transfusions, infectious diseases, and genetic disorders. You'll utilize biochemistry and cell biology principles to examine human health and illness. Our interdisciplinary curriculum equips you with cutting-edge skills in medical research innovation. As the leading UK university for NHS placements in applied biomedical science, we offer accelerated career advancement opportunities within the healthcare system. Essex University's research specializes in genetic disorders, infectious diseases, immune responses, and age-related conditions like cancer.Our BSc Biomedical Science program covers essential topics such as:Human immune system functionsBoth harmful and benign bacterial organismsBlood science and transfusion medicineCellular pathology processesNeurological disorder mechanismsYou'll explore molecular causes of cellular abnormalities and learn contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.International study optionsExpand your academic horizons beyond campus life. We facilitate global learning experiences through study abroad programs at our partner institutions. The four-year degree option includes a third year abroad or an international placement, while maintaining identical curriculum content to the three-year program.Professional placement opportunityEnhance your education with a third-year placement at an external organization. These industry experiences, typically aligned with your studies, allow you to:Explore specific sectors or job rolesApply academic knowledge in real-world settingsGain career direction inspirationRecent placement partners include major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies such as GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Thermo Fisher, and Isogenica, along with industry leaders like Proctor & Gamble and Reckitt Benckiser.
GCSE: Mathematics C/4.
A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels, including B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels.
Combined qualifications on the UCAS tariff: 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A levels or equivalent including B in Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics.
IB: 30 - 29 points or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. Our GCSE Maths requirement can be met with either: 4 in Standard level Maths; 3 in Higher level Maths; or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
IB Career-related Programme: We consider combinations of IB Diploma Programme courses with BTECs or other qualifications
QAA-approved Access to HE Diploma: 6 level 3 credits at Distinction and 39 level 3 credits at Merit, depending on subject studied - advice on acceptability can be provided
T-levels: For our Life Sciences courses we can consider T-levels taken in Science on a case-by-case basis. The offer for most courses is Distinction overall. Depending on the course applied for there may be additional requirements, which may include a specific grade in the Core. We cannot accept the T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science.
IELTS 6.0 overall. TOEFL (iBT) - 76 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing