BSc (Hons) Biomedical Informatics (based in China) at University of Edinburgh

Programme overview

Four-year full-time BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Informatics based at the Zhejiang University International Campus in Haining, China, taught in English by staff from Zhejiang University and the University of Edinburgh through the ZJU-UoE Institute. Students work with computers and code to build tools to manage and analyse biological and biomedical data, and graduate with a degree from both universities.

What you will study

Year 1 covers integrative biomedical sciences, introductory biomedical informatics, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry and advanced mathematics. Year 2 covers integrated function of body systems, biomedical genetics, genomics and proteomics, applied data science, and database and software technology. Year 3 covers molecular biology and epigenetics, biomedical informatics, and computational modelling and machine learning, plus one option (for example Principles of Neuroscience, Endocrine and Reproductive Biology or Infection). Year 4 includes a biomedical informatics research project and two options such as Biomedical Image Analysis or Cancer Biology.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue laboratory research, disease diagnosis, roles in the pharmaceutical industry and scientific publishing, and also work in non-science sectors such as teaching, marketing, accountancy and policy research. Further study options include a masters degree, postgraduate diploma or certificate, PhD or a second undergraduate degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

International applicants (non-Chinese passport holders): SQA Highers AABB to include Biology and Chemistry at B, achievement by end of S5 preferred, with BBB achieved in one year of S4-S6 (Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry recommended; National 5 Mathematics at B and English at C). A levels: AAB in one year to include Biology and Chemistry at B (Mathematics or Physics recommended; GCSE Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4). IB: 34 points with 655 at HL to include Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6 (SL English at 5 and Mathematics at 5). Where applications exceed places, selection is based on academic achievement, personal statement and references. English language: IELTS Academic total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. Chinese nationals are admitted through the usual Chinese national university admission process.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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