University of South Wales

BSc Biomedical Science Sandwich Year

University of South Wales

Course overview

The BSc Biomedical Science Sandwich Year at the University of South Wales is a highly practical degree course that prepares you for a wide range of careers. It combines theory with hands-on application, enabling you to explore human disease processes, how they can be investigated, how treatments work, and how novel therapies can be researched and developed.

Studying a BSc in Biomedical Science Sandwich Year from the University of South Wales will allow you to explore the scientific basis of how the human body normally functions, how pathological changes can result in disease, and how diseases can be treated. You will develop laboratory skills in biomedical science and learn to critically evaluate information and to communicate to a range of audiences.

You will take a sandwich year placement at the end of the second year where you will work with an employer to gain valuable experience and contacts. The University will support you with looking for placements, but you are encouraged to proactively seek out opportunities that interest you.

There is a strong emphasis on applied, practical learning throughout the course, which culminates in an extensive research project in the final year. You can choose from a wide range of projects, spanning microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, reproductive biology, and genetics.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A UCAS tariff score of 96 or above is required to study this course.
  • This score can be obtained through qualifications such as grades CCC in A-level, grades MMM in the BTEC Extended Diploma, a Pass in Access to HE Diploma, and a minimum of a Pass in T-level.

English Proficiency:

  • International students will need to have an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component to show proof of proficiency in English.
  • Equivalent tests, such as TOEFL with 72 points, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500
  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000
  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250
  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Career opportunities

The BSc Biomedical Science Sandwich Year from the University of South Wales opens doors to exciting opportunities in career roles such as the following:

  • Clinical Scientist
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist
  • Medical Writer
  • Physician Associate
  • Biomedical Scientist

Cost of study

The tuition fee to study the BSc Biomedical Science Sandwich Year in the University of South Wales is £17,200. Please note that this fee is subject to a yearly review.

Admission

Applicants can apply directly to the university using its online application portal. You can also reach out to any of our trained counsellors at AHZ to help you with this process.

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