BSc Biological Sciences (for intercalated students)

... United Kingdom
... Brunel University London

Course Overview

Our Biological Sciences (for intercalated students) BSc is focused on helping you achieve your career ambitions and provides you with the opportunity to study a topic that isn't covered within your current degree or to deepen your knowledge within a specialist field to improve your career prospects. You'll attain a comprehensive learning of both practical lab and research skills, which will form the ideal foundation for you to begin a research career within the medical industry. On successful completion of this course, you’ll also gain an additional, research-based degree, at the point of graduation (Biological Sciences BSc).

Are you currently studying for a medical-related degree? Would you like to gain an insight into the exciting research that’s at the foundation of some of the latest advances within the medical field? Perhaps you'd like to study new or alternative subjects that aren't covered in your current degree or develop your knowledge and skills in a field that complements your current area of study.

If you’ve completed at least two years of an undergraduate UK medical degree and wish to further develop your skills and knowledge to improve your career prospects, then this year-long programme is designed for you.

By studying Biological Sciences BSc (for intercalated students) at Brunel you’ll gain advanced knowledge and understanding of life science and the impact this has on biomedical science. You’ll enhance your university experience and prepare for your future career by learning a more specialist pathway. Our programme provides you with the opportunity for personal self-development and an in-depth study of biological sciences.

General Eligibility

Successful completion of the first two years of study of a UK medicine degree (including dentistry and veterinary medicine courses) with a profile equivalent to a 2:1 average (with no condoned/failed/re-assessed modules).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Uxbridge area of London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

21470, (INT)


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