Aberystwyth University

BSc Biomedical Science

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

This four-year course includes an integrated foundation year, after which the syllabus follows that of the standard three-year course, BSc Biomedical Science ( B900 ). You will learn about the investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of human health and disease through a variety of topics including immunology, blood science, genetics, microbiology and bioinformatics. This degree will give you a solid foundation in the study of cellular, molecular and chemical biology.

We will nurture both your intellectual curiosity and your general scientific practice. The Biomedical Science teaching staff are recognised as expert and innovative educators and researchers. All students have access to our fantastic modern laboratories, analytical facilities and microscopy suites on campus.

Learn and live in an exceptional environment where you will have the coast right on your doorstep. The majority of teaching staff in the Department of Life Sciences are qualified to PhD level and are research active. Vocational courses also have staff whose background lies within industry.

The Department has a large number of research only staff with whom students may have contact.

Key highlights

  • Covers immunology, blood science, genetics, microbiology and bioinformatics
  • Focus on investigating, diagnosing and monitoring human health and disease
  • Foundation in cellular, molecular and chemical biology
  • Access to modern laboratories, analytical facilities and microscopy suites
  • Taught mainly by PhD-qualified, research-active staff
  • Contact with dedicated research staff in the department

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC with B in Biology or Chemistry GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): Minimum grade C/4 in English or Welsh, Science and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDD-DDM in a specified su…
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates…
  • A-level: BBB-BCC — to include with B in Biology or Chemistry
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English
  • BTEC: DDD-DDM — to include in a specified subject; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Biology at High

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical scientist
  • Clinical laboratory scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Research scientist
  • Bioinformatician
  • Healthcare scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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