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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
at Abertay University

Dundee, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,000
Country Rank#116
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 78

Program Overview

Teaching you how to explore the biochemical processes that occur in the human body. You will learn how the human body responds to disease, and how to use your knowledge to help identify diseases of all kinds.

Extensive training in our new £3.5m science labs is a feature of all four years of your degree. This is combined with rigorous study of the body in health and disease at all levels (body, organ, tissue, cellular and molecular).

Biomedical scientists are responsible for conducting vitally important scientific tests, which underpin the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. This cutting-edge scientific analysis contributes greatly to the clinical outcomes of patients.

Course Content
Year 1 Core Modules

You must study and pass all six core modules
- Foundations of Chemistry 1 - FOR101
- Biology 1: Biology Principles and Practice - LSC101
- Professional Studies 1 - LSC103
- Foundations of Chemistry 2 - FOR102
- Human Physiology - LSC102
- Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay - ABE101
Year 2 Core Modules

You must study and pass all five core modules
- Cell Biology & Immunology - LSC202
- Medical Microbiology - LSC203
- Medical Physiology - LSC204
- Investigative Analytical Science - FOR212
- Molecular Biology and Genetics - LSC201
Year 3 Core Modules

You must study and pass all six core modules
- Clinical Biochemistry and Cellular Pathology - LSC301
- Professional Studies 2 - LSC302
- Clinical 2: Haematology & Transfusion Science - LSC303
- Perspectives and Technologies in the Life Sciences Sector - LSC309
- Applications Mini Project - LSC305
- Test tube to tablet - LSC306
Year 4 Core Modules

You must study and pass all five core modules
- Advanced Medical Genetics - LSC403
- Advanced Pathophysiology - LSC404
- Global Perspectives in Public Health - LSC406
- Project Research Methods - LSC401
- Honours Project - LSC402
Entry Requirement
Please note: All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths are NOT accepted in lieu of Maths.

One of the following: Business Management; Classical Studies; Economics; English; ESOL; Geography; History; Media Studies; Modern Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies; Sociology

If English is NOT your first language, you will need to show that you meet our English language requirements. This means you need a valid, recent, English language qualification.

Accepted English language qualifications include:
- IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)
- Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE - overall score of 169 on Cambridge Grading Scale
- Skills for English (SQA/PSI) - B2 with Pass with Merit
- International Baccalaureate - English B at S5 or H4, English A no specific grade required
- European Baccalaureate - English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Undergraduate Bachelors Degree Programme is £14000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Cost Of Studying At Abertay University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Abertay University