Cert HE Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This Certificate of Higher Education in Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine equips you with a strong foundation in biology and chemistry, preparing you for further study and a career in healthcare and biomedical fields.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences | Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this course, you will develop a solid grounding in biology, chemistry and modern learning methods to build the scientific understanding needed for careers in healthcare, nursing, biomedical science and related fields. You will gain practical skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis and scientific communication which are all highly valued by employers and universities. You must successfully complete a 30-credit module and six 15-credit modules, worth a total of 120 credits. Compulsory modules include Biology 1, Biology 2, Biology 3, Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2, Chemistry 3, Fundamentals of Study.

Career pathways

Graduates from this course have gone on to be employed at organisations such as: NHS trusts and hospitals, private healthcare providers and clinics, biomedical research labs and pharmaceutical companies, public health organisations and charities, universities and academic research institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need to demonstrate a good level of numeracy and English language skills, as well as a keen interest in the life sciences. Applicants are advised that this is a very intensive course, which requires a high level of commitment. If you have non-standard entry qualifications, you may be required to complete a short assessment task and be invited to an informal interview with the course director. Please note: if you require a Student visa to study in the UK you will not be eligible to apply for this course either on the full- or part-time routes due to UK visa regulations. Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code LS01 (One year full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,530 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; One year full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; One year full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: One year full-time, on campus; Two years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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