What will I learn?
At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree you will study specialist areas that will teach you how the role of various genetic mutations alter cellular processes and biomechanical pathways in normal metabolism, and also how these pathways may be altered during specific human disease. And if you change your mind about your specialist area, dont worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc. The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunels undergraduate Biomedical Sciences courses. This means you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world - and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one years membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge. In your final year youll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.Careers and your futureAs a graduate in Biomedical Sciences (Genetics) youll have the skills to work in research and development in the medical field. You may want to become a clinical research associate, a pharmacologist, a geneticist or a healthcare scientist to name a few.Whatever your future goals are, this course is focused on helping you achieve your career ambitions. The employability teaching blocks at Brunel provide a personalised approach towards developing your skills. Youll work on improving your CV and your interview techniques, as well as attending careers events and carrying out research projects with academics. Each year, we hold a Biomedical Sciences Careers Fair where youll have the opportunity to network with some of the biggest names in the business such as GlaxoSmithKline, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Parexel, Age UK and Royal Brompton Hospital NHS Foundation.
Which department am I in?
Life Sciences
Entry requirements
For international students
GCE A-level BBB, including a grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science or Physics.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science or Biomedical Science only.
BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subjects with an A-level at grade B in: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Chemistry or Physics.
BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma D in any subjects with two A-levels at grade BC, to include: Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Chemistry or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points, including 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 4 or HL 4.
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical Science, Medicine or Health and Human Science course, with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be Distinctions at Level 3.
T levels : Merit overall in Health, Healthcare Science and Science
Five GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 or above are also required, including English Language, Maths and one Science subject.
IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
TOEFL: 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)