Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) / 2015
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
This course broadly covers the fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. It prepares you to pursue a career in medicine or research, or specialise in fields like forensic medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical trials coordination or biomedical product marketing.
Three years, full time Apply through UCAS code B940, institution code S49 UCAS deadline is 15 January UK, EU and international citizens may apply Accreditation: Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) Highlights
I have always been curious about disease causes and cures, and studying at St George’s allows me to explore my interests in depth. We’re taught by a diverse cohort of senior lecturers, third year medical students and senior clinicians from a range of fields. I find it really insightful having access to people with such diverse experience. Challenging my newfound knowledge through lab experiments and anatomy tutorials is also useful. When lectures are followed by dissections, I gain a firmer understanding of the theory and learn to appreciate the variability in people’s anatomical structures. I’m also learning outside of classes. Through one of the student societies I’ve been able to study British Sign Language – a skill I know will stay with me throughout my career. At very little expense, I partake in societies like SUPRA and Teddy Bear Hospital, which give me additional access to research projects through St George’s Hospital. Talia Augustine Biomedical science First year
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Shared campus with one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK
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Shared learning with students training to be doctors, nurses, radiographers, paramedics and physiotherapists (interprofessional education)
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Many of our biomedical science students progress onto further study in scientific research or medicine
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Our teaching is informed by the latest research and the course is designed to evolve with current practice
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You will undertake and present a research project based on your chosen specialism
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Careers advice embedded into our teaching
Learning
Teaching is delivered through a variety of methods including lectures and laboratory practicals, tutorials (including scenario based learning), self-directed learning schemes and computer-assisted learning programmes.
Degree structure
In the first two years, alongside your biomedical science modules, you share learning with medical and health science students at St George’s. This provides broad coverage of the fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biolog y, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. In the final year students select taught courses to a total of 75 credits. Guidance is provided to assist you in making suitable choices of course combinations, according to the nature of your intended career. Valued at 45 credits, the research project is an important part of your final year. It enables you to carry out and present a defined piece of research or data analysis, and is supervised by academic and research staff at the St George’s laboratories.
Year one Modules Clinical Science Cellular and Molecular Biology Biomedical Skills and Technologies
Year two Modules Clinical Science Therapeutics and Investigation Biomedical Skills and Technologies
Year three Modules (30 credits) Biology of Cancer Science of Reproduction Images of Anatomy Clinical Neuroscience Immunity and Infection Behavioural Medicine
Development and Disease
Community Health and Social Medicine
Emerging Technologies in Diagnostic Microbiology
Medical Education Practice and Ethics
Therapeutics: protein to patient Introduction to Conflict and Catastrophe Medicine
Assessing your progress
Human Genetics
Progress is judged by a mixture of in-course assessment and written exams, and each year’s marks contribute towards your final degree. A variety of examination types may be used during the course, these include:
Modules (15 credits) Genes and Gene Expression in Eukaryotic Cells Behavioural Medicine Cloning Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine Clinical Aspects of Birth Defects Clinical Aspects of Cancer Genetics
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Short Answer Questions
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Single Best Answer
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Calculation and data analysis problems
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Essay questions
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Objective Structured Practical Examinations (OSPEs) where you demonstrate knowledge of structure and function in the dissecting room
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Oral examinations where you answer questions from a panel of examiners
Human Cardiovascular and Respiratory Pharmacology Clinically Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy Personalised Medicine Novel Therapeutic Targets for Cardiovascular Disease Pharmacology and Physiology of Drugs of Abuse Medical Ethics and Law Research project options (45 credits) Anatomy and Development Biochemistry and Immunology Human Genetics Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Neuroscience Neuro and Cardiovascular Pharmacology Physiological Sciences Psychiatry Molecular Basis of Vascular Disease
Your future
Biomedical sciences continue to provide a wide range of career opportunities both in the UK and overseas. You may choose to undertake research within a medical or biomedical science discipline or opt for clinical diagnostic laboratory work, forensic medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, clinical trials co-ordination, biomedical product marketing or technolog y transfer and product licensing. Graduates are eligible to apply for registration with the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Health and Care Professions Council. This qualification is recognised internationally. If you wish, ultimately, to pursue a medical career, St George’s is a good place to start. We offer two options to progress to medicine on completion of your Biomedical Science Degree: Option 1: Biomedical science students are able to apply at the end of their second year as a new entrant to second year (transition) of Medicine MBBS4. Offers to interview will be presented to eligible applicants with predicted first class or 2.1 degree honours. Students are required to graduate from Biomedical Science before they transition to Medicine. Option 2: Biomedical graduates after completion of their degree, or graduates in any discipline, can apply to study Medicine MBBS (Graduate Entry) at St George’s or elsewhere in order to pursue a medical career. Further information is available at sgul.ac.uk/courses Opportunities also exist to further specialise in Biomedical Science at Postgraduate level here at St George’s.
Entry requirements If you meet the minimum requirements set out below, you will be considered for a conditional offer. With the exception of GCSEs, all qualifications must be completed within a five-year period including year of application.
GCSEs or equivalent
A* to C except for Maths, Science and English Language which must be at least grade B
Subjects
A minimum of eight subjects to include English Language, Maths and Double Award or the three separate sciences.
Personal Statement
You must demonstrate a significant interest in science as a subject in its own right, have an awareness of current issues and include any other relevant information to support your application.
Application
If you studied under an educational system that did not include GCSEs we will consider your academic record at the equivalent stage. However, we will not accept Adult Literacy and Numeracy or Functional Maths in lieu of GCSEs.
Please apply through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) by 15 January (the year of entry): ucas.com
A Levels or equivalent
We do not interview for this programme.
A Levels
Fees
Grades
ABB
UK /EU
£9,000 p/a*
Subjects
Biology and Chemistry plus one other subject
Overseas
£13,650 p/a*
General Studies and Key Skills not accepted We do not take your AS Level grades into account A2 re-sits will be considered but you will be required to achieve higher grades Adjusted criteria
This scheme takes into account the extent of a candidate’s efforts in achieving good A Level grades in relation to their peers whilst attending a school with an A Level track record in the bottom 20-40% nationally. If eligible, we may be able to make an adjusted grade offer, lower than the published criteria. This only applies to A Level grades. Please see the course web page to check your eligibility. International Baccalaureate
Award
Full award diploma (including Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay modules)
Scores
655 at Higher Level (HL) 555 at Standard Level (SL)
Subjects
Chemistr y and Biology (Score 6 at HL) Mathematics and English Language (at SL) Other qualifications
Cambridge Pre-U
Predicted grades D3, M2, M2 Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable
Degree
Non-science degree Actual/predicted grade of 2.1 honours With Biology and Chemistry at A Level (A2) at grade B
Scottish Highers
Three Advanced Highers at ABB, including Chemistry and Biology
European Baccalaureate
Overall grade of 75%, with 75% in both Biology and Chemistry
Irish Leaving Certificate
Five Highers at grades A2, A2, B2,B2,B2 to include Maths, English, Chemistry and Biology (achieved in one sitting) Applicants should list their junior certificate on UCAS form
English language IELTS
If English is not your first language, evidence of your proficiency must be dated within the last two years.
Pearsons test
(International English Language Testing System) 7.0 overall (including 7.0 in written element, and no section less than 6.5)* 67 overall (including 67 in written element, and no section less than 61)* *Applicants who have sat the examination more than twice in one year will not be considered.
Other essential criteria > personal statement
Other essential criteria
GCSEs or equivalent Grades
A Levels English language or equivalent > if first language > IB is not English > Other qualifications
*2014 entry fees are subject to annual review and change. Visit sgul.ac.uk for more information on student finance and the most up-to-date entry requirements.
sgul.ac.uk St George’s, University of London is the UK’s only university dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. Sharing a clinical environment with a major London teaching hospital, our innovative approach to education results in well-rounded, highly-skilled clinicians, scientists, and health and social care professionals. As a constituent college of the University of London our students have access to a wide range of facilities and services beyond the campus in Tooting. We hope this booklet gives some real insight into completing a Biomedical Science BSc at St George’s. In short, you can undertake a specialist undergraduate degree here on a hospital site in a thriving London location, leading, we trust, to an extraordinary future in the health professions. E study@sgul.ac.uk T +44 (0)20 8725 2333
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