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Course summary

Learn about the inner workings of the human body through this highly practical course. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science, the course was developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists.[¥] You will explore the systems that underpin all living organisms from a cellular, tissue, organ and whole-body perspective. Study the diseases that affect each area and the mechanisms the body uses to combat them. Additionally, between your second and final year, you will carry out a year-long industrial placement. Students in previous years have worked at Diamond Light Source, Public Health England, GSK, and Covance. ¥ Accreditation is reviewed periodically. Up-to-date information can be found on the course webpages. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biomedical-sciences-with-professional-experience

Modules

Sample modules may include: *Pathology and Histology *Cancer and Cell Communication *Clinical Biomedicine *Molecular Genetics *Cardiovascular Disease Please check our website for more details about the course structure.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C743
Institution code:
R12
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Contextual offers for this programme are typically two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BBD including Biology/Chemistry and one other science at grade B.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.5We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
TOEFL (iBT)88We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
Cambridge English AdvancedBWe require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCWe require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162.
PTE Academic69We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Institution's Own TestTest of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing).
Trinity ISEMeritWe require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element.

Full list of acceptable English Language Tests

http://www.reading.ac.uk/ad-EnglishTests.aspx


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £24500 Year 1
International £24500 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Biomedical Sciences with Professional Experience at University of Reading - UCAS