Program No-

1160

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow, Scotland, UK

Applied Biomedical Science/Biomedical Science (B.Sc. Hons)

Admission Requirements

**Academic Requirement at Undergraduate level for students with British Qualifications stay the same regardless of the Student's country of residence.

A Personal statement. At least 1 Academic references/Testimonial from School and College.

About The Program

About The University

Application Deadline

Start Date

Sep

Academic IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5

Minimimum Academic Requirement

English Proficiency Requirement

Other Requirements

Program Level

30 Days

Average Decision Time

None

Application Fees

Yearly Tuition Fees

11,845 GBP

Bachelor

Program Duration

4 Years

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*£1,000 scholarship is given on the 1st year.
and £1,000 for each subsequent year of the degree. Up to £4,000 over 4 years.

Become a biomedical scientist helping health professionals diagnose and manage diseases. If you enjoy being practical and have strong analytical skills, study the scientific and laboratory testing of biological samples at degree level
Biomedical scientists carry out laboratory tests on specimens sent for analysis by GPs and other healthcare professionals.

Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.

GCU offers the only Biomedical Science programme with placement in Glasgow that is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a biomedical scientist, including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology, and clinical microbiology. A key strength of the programme is a work-based placement in a Scottish hospital by selection. International students are not eligible for consideration for placement.

Course structure-

Year 1
Chemistry, Cells and Biomolecules, Physiology 1 & 2, Core Skills in Biosciences 1.

Year 2
Introduction to Microbiology, Mechanisms of Cellular Regulation, Core Skills in Biosciences 2, Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology, Haematology, Biomedical Science Clinical Skills.

Year 3
Applied Biomedical Science: Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical Microbiology, Systematic and Cellular Pathology, Practice Placement. Biomedical Science: Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical Microbiology, Systematic and Cellular Pathology, Cellular Signalling and Trafficking, Microbial Genomes or Pharmacology of Chemical Mediators, Novel Therapies and Cell Technologies, Experimental Design and Analysis, Option: Biosciences Workplace Experience.

Year 4
Biology of Disease, Bacterial Pathogenicity or (Re)emerging Infections, Advanced Blood Science, Pathophysiology and Therapeutics, Project and Workshop (double module).

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a vibrant, innovative and multi-award winning University for the Common Good.

The university aims to contribute to society in a manner that embraces yet goes beyond the traditional role of a university. GCU’s For the Common Good commitment is brought to life and delivered by students and staff across academic schools and departments.

Academic excellence

GCU’s student experience nurtures knowledge and creativity to address real-world global challenges, transforming the lives of our students and others.

Ranked in the world’s top 150 universities in the Times Higher Education’s 200 under 50 league (2017)

We have academic schools offering high-quality teaching, innovative facilities and specialist areas of study
We have world-leading and internationally excellent research
We are the largest provider of nursing and midwifery education; have experts in renewables, energy and construction; and we are a leading provider of management, business, law and social science education
We are raising attainment of talented individuals from all backgrounds through articulation and widening access initiatives such as College Connect and the Caledonian Club

Outstanding student experience

Our modern city-centre campus provides an excellent learning environment for more than 20,000 students and 1,600 staff from more than 100 countries. GCU’s friendly campus community offers:

The award-winning Saltire Centre with large academic library
Opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange
95% of GCU graduates find work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA, Destination of Leavers from Higher Education, 2018).
£32million Glasgow campus redevelopment completed in 2016
Representation from the GCU Student Association
A 90% satisfaction rating in the International Student Barometer 2016 (ISB)
All the on-campus facilities you need including accommodation and health and fitness
GCU has received the Cycle Friendly Campus award from Cycling Scotland – the first of its kind in Scotland
GCU was the first university in Scotland to achieve EcoCampus Platinum certification for its environmental practices]
Ranked first in Scotland for work experience opportunities

BANGLADESH

HSC minimum 60% marks or minimum GPA 3.5. Minimum mark 60% in all subjects with Science background.

INDIA

12 years education with 60% minimum marks in all subjects. Advanced entry to Level 2 or 3 can be considered with equivalent study from Bachelor's degree programme with Science background.

NEPAL

12 years education with 60% minimum marks in all subjects with Science background.

PAKISTAN