BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Key Facts

Awarded By

Duration

Three Years

Location

Direct Connect to University of Staffordshire after 1st Year

Apply for Jan/Feb intake

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences degree is awarded by the University of Staffordshire, UK. You will be enrolled on the first year of the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree which you will study in Sri Lanka and then transfer to University of Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, UK to commence your second year of study and complete your degree at the University (subject to meeting entry requirements – You will need to pass all modules in your first year). We are committed to providing an in-country completion pathway for students completing the first year at APIIT seamlessly.

From day one on the course, you will be treated as a University scientist and will be part of University of Staffordshire, UK’s research community. We won’t just get you to study Biomedical Science – you will be doing it for real.

You will be expected to complete 105 hours’ worth of work placements. Opportunities could also include internships and volunteering.

University of Staffordshire, UK works with a range of local, regional and national employers and can support you to find your placement. Its industry links include the prestigious companies at Alderley Park in Cheshire, the UK’s largest single-site life science campus. Students from University of Staffordshire, UK have also done placements in NHS labs where they perform graduate-level roles.

Some have worked for companies like Cobra Biologics, which specialises in materials used for gene therapy and was a manufacturer for the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine.

If you wish to transfer to the University of Staffordshire for the second year our Visa Support Team will guide you through the transfer process assisting you with your visa applications and arrival in the UK..

Teaching & Learning

You will be taught via a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, debates and practical sessions, from which you will learn about the relevance of Biomedical Science to a variety of contemporary issues. The focus will be on applying your knowledge in the real world. You will graduate with a creative approach to problem-solving, have teamworking and persuasive communication skills, and show confidence in managing time, projects and resources.

You will use resources including books, journals and digital databases, social media resource banks and more to immerse yourself in each discipline. To build further links, there will also be career talks, visits and guest speakers from industry. You will learn from staff who bring a wealth of experience in Biomedical Science and research expertise.

Modules

Year 1

Core Modules:

Developing Research and Professional Identity (20 credits)

Disease Health and Environment (20 credits)

Genetics and Diversity (20 credits)

Molecular and Cellular Diversity (20 credits)

Practical Skills for Life Scientists (40 credits)

Year 2

Core modules:

Applied Scientific Practice (Advanced Skills) (40 credits)

Global Issues and Professional Development (20 credits)

Health and Disease (Development and Detection) (40 credits)

Interventions and Disease Management (20 credits)

Year 3

Core Modules:

Current Advances and Bioethics (20 credits)

Diagnostic Pathology (20 credits)

Life Science Research Project (40 credits)

Optional Modules:

Applied Parasitology and Medical Entomology (20 credits)

Cancer Biology and Regenerative Medicine (20 credits)

Conservation Biology (20 credits)

Genomics and Bioinformatics (20 credits)

Integrated Biology of Disease (20 credits)

Managing the Natural World (20 credits)

Medical Immunology and Immunotherapy (20 credits)

Microbial Genomes and Pathogenesis (20 credits)

Molecular Pharmacology (20 credits)

The Brain (20 credits)

Toxicology (20 credits)

Admission Requirements

One of the three options gives you the opportunity to register with us.

1) GCE Advanced Level

Sri Lankan exam : 3 passes or
Cambridge or Edexcel exams: 3 D passes or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the following tariff scheme:
- GCE Advanced Level Grade (Sri Lankan/Cambridge/Edexcel/NCUK IFY)
- A – 10 points
- B – 08 points
- C – 06 points
- D/S – 04 points
- E – 02 points

And

GCE/GCSE Ordinary Level – Credit Passes (Grade 4) for English

2) NCUK International Foundation Year

3 D passes for the subject modules or
Any combination totalling to 12 points from the tariff scheme above in point 1.

And

A ‘D’ for English for Academic Purposes

3) Equivalent Qualification

Career Opportunities

Here are few opportunities that suit you best:

Biomedical Engineer
Biomedical scientist
Biotechnologist
Clinical research associate
Clinical scientist, biochemistry
Clinical scientist, immunology
Forensic scientist

Special Remarks

As part of the enrolment process, we will advise you on the financial commitment for this degree programme and the requirements for a smooth transition, should you plan to transfer to the University of Staffordshire following the completion of your first year.

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Campus

Areas of study

Important Links

APIIT Sri Lanka is a reputable higher education institution established in partnership with the University of Staffordshire in the UK. APIIT also has academic liaisons with prestigious universities from Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.