This degree develops your understanding of how the human body functions in health and disease, and ensures you graduate well prepared to make a difference in modern biomedical research and/or medicine. We're a National Centre of Excellence in biomedical research and our expert staff teach at all levels on our degree programmes. This means you graduate with the latest knowledge in human health and disease. You’ll explore the links between: * anatomy * biochemistry * genetics * immunology * microbiology * neuroscience * pharmacology * physiology By gaining an understanding of research in these areas, you'll learn how we can develop either preventative approaches or new treatments for a range of common diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, autoimmunity, cancer, and diabetes.
A level: AAB | AAB including Biology or Chemistry, plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. General Studies, Use of Mathematics, World Development, communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered at A or AS level. | Scottish Higher: AAABB | AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. | Access to HE Diploma: 45 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | 45 level 3 credits at Distinction including 15 credits in biology and 15 credits in chemistry. | Extended Project | We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 34 UCAS points | 34 points with Biology or Chemistry and another science at Higher Level grade 5 or above. We regard Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Biology and Chemistry as acceptable science subjects. Standard Level Chemistry and Biology required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level. If not studying full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry and completion of national high school diploma. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H2H2H3 | H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D3D3M2 | D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus at least one from: Mathematics or Further Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; Biology; or Chemistry. GCSE Chemistry, Biology (minimum grade A or 7)or Combined Science (minimum grade AA or 77) required if Biology and Chemistry are not offered as Principal Subject..
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