CertHE Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine

... United Kingdom
... Birkbeck University of London

Course Overview

Our Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine Certificate in Higher Education will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need to progress to degree study in the life sciences and subjects allied to medicine. This intensive course also includes modules to help develop your study and research skills and to assist with your personal development and planning of applications for further study. You will gain an overview of the biological, cellular, and molecular worlds, raising fascinating questions about their underlying chemical functions.

Graduates can pursue career paths in research, education, or medicine. Possible professions include:

  • microbiologist

  • research scientist

  • analytical chemist

  • healthcare scientist.

We offer a comprehensive Careers Service - Birkbeck Futures - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond.  At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education, and future ambitions.

General Eligibility

For part-time courses, standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

  • If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Central London


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Part-time, 2 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

3660,

3660, (INT)


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