Colchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Honours) in Biomedical Science - Including Placement Year in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex
University of Essex
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Colchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,100
(c. USD29,529.36)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
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 for medical research breakthroughs.
Our institution leads nationally in offering NHS placements through our applied biomedical science program. Studying with us accelerates your career advancement within the NHS. Essex University specializes in researching genetic disorders, infectious diseases, immune responses, and age-related illnesses like cancer.
Graduates are prepared for diverse career paths in both industry and public sectors, spanning healthcare systems, drug development, scientific investigation, occupational safety, and education.
Alumni have secured numerous laboratory positions within pharmaceutical firms, biotech companies, medical facilities, clinical settings, and health service organizations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
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.
Other qualifications that hold UCAS tariff points, and combined qualifications: 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.
Standard Level Mathematics, if not taken at Higher Level, will also be required. We will accept grade 4 in either Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths.
IELTS- 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT- 76 overall, with a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Tuition
GBP
22,100