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

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Integrative Biomedical Sciences is a full-time 4-year dual-award degree delivered at the Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute in Haining, China, taught in English by staff from Zhejiang University and the University of Edinburgh. Graduates receive a BSc (Hons) from both universities.

What you will study

Year 1 covers biomedical sciences in medicine and health with compulsory courses including Integrative Biomedical Sciences 1, Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology 1, Advanced Mathematics and Chemistry. Years 2 and 3 build through courses such as Applied Biomedical Sciences 2, Biomedical Genetics 2, Microorganisms and Immunity 2 and Human Disease: From Research to Clinic 3A, and Year 4 centres on a research project.

Career pathways

Graduates typically enter laboratory research, disease diagnosis, the pharmaceutical industry and scientific publishing, or non-science sectors such as teaching, marketing, accountancy and policy research.

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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 in one year of S4-S6; National 5 Mathematics at B and English at C; Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry recommended. 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 including Biology and Chemistry (one at 5 and one at 6); SL English at 5 and Mathematics (Analysis and approaches or Applications and interpretation) at 5. Selection, where applicants exceed places, is based on academic achievement, personal statement and references. Chinese nationals apply through the Chinese national university admission process. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, or equivalent school qualification or accepted test.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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