Biomedical Science - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science covers human disease processes, how they are investigated, how treatments work and how novel treatments are researched. It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and is highly practical.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027; Pontypridd campus | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Human Growth and Development, Biomedical Science in Practice, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Diversity of Cellular Life, Genetics and Evolution. Year 2: Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, Microorganisms and Disease, Cellular Pathology and Disease Processes, Human Molecular Genetics, Professional Practice and Placement. Year 3: Research Project, Human Variation, Global Health Challenges, Modern Molecular Advances, Bench to Bedside, Regenerative Medicine.

Career pathways

Research in universities and institutes, pharmaceutical industry, clinical scientist, medical laboratory scientific officer, public health or forensic laboratories, medical writing; further MSc/PhD study; routes into Physician Associate training.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 96 or above. A Level: CCC to include Biology and one other science such as Chemistry or Physics (excluding General Studies). Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales grade C and CC at A Level including Biology and another science (equivalent to 104-80 tariff points). BTEC Extended Diploma: Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject including Biology modules. Access to HE: Pass in Science with minimum 96 tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above). Science A levels taken in England require a pass in the practical element. Normally minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027; Pontypridd campus

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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