Medical Sciences
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B190 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Plymouth
UCAS Code: B190 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104 - 120 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 3 A Levels. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.
Considered in combination.
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (Science based) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/ or Distinction, to include 15 credits in Biology and 18 credits in further Science subjects at Merit and/ or Distinction. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.
Considered in combination.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include Grade 5 in Biology at Higher Level and Grade 5 in a second Science at Higher Level. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include Biology and a second Science subject. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
with at least six specialist subject unit in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Considered in combination
120 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers.
Accepted – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received
UCAS Tariff
Including a minimum of 3 A Levels. Including Grade B in Biology/ Human Biology, and Grade C in a second Science. Suitable second Science subjects are Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Geography, Geology, and Applied Science.
Considered in combination.
About this course
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The significant developments in our basic understanding of the human organism have been enhanced, in particular, by new technologies associated with remarkable achievements especially in the fields of molecular and cellular biology. These in turn have had a substantial impact on our knowledge of the underlying basis of human health and disease. Recent advances in cutting edge technologies such as gene editing by CRISPR and single-cells omics have revolutionized the landscape of drug discovery and cancer research. Their potential use raise various social, ethical, and legal challenges. Society requires graduates who understand the scope and limitations of this knowledge and techniques and who are able to effectively communicate with others.
Modules
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A complete stage of study consists of 120 credits. Stages 1, 2 and 4 are composed of 20 credit modules apart from the 40 credit research module in Stage 4. During stages 1 and 2, students study compulsory or ‘core’ modules, but in stage 2 one module is an optional module. In stage 4, there is a compulsory research module with other modules being chosen from a range of optional modules. The programme is delivered over 3 years with an optional placement year between years 2 and 3. Students are expected to pass all modules (120 credits) in order to progress to the next stage.
Assessment methods
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University of Plymouth
School of Biomedical Sciences
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