BSc (Hons) Optometry, medical and life science

... United Kingdom
... ARU College (Navitas)

Course Overview

Students will be introduced to the core skills necessary to succeed in higher education, including thinking critically, researching and referencing appropriately, demonstrating appropriate numeracy and ICT skills, and communicating effectively verbally and in writing. Students will be introduced to molecular and cellular biology, and how these fields are applied to real-world investigations. Students will also study the biology of micro and macro-organisms, with reference to both human and animal structures. Students will be introduced to the core concepts of chemistry, with a particular focus on organic chemistry, and will also be given a grounding in the core principles of physics, applied to living organisms.

General Eligibility

UK 5 GCSE passes at grade 3 or above (for GCSE's taken prior to 2017 a grade E will be accepted) plus evidence of having attempted two years of post GCSE study. 19 points for International Baccalaureate. (EU & International nationals ONLY): 40. UCAS Tariff points at A/AS level. For A levels taken prior to 2017, the requirement is 100 tariff points. 22 points for International Baccalaureate.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • The English requirement for all ARU College courses is an IELTS overall score of 5.5 (with at least 5.5 in each of the four components).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Cambridge, Chelmsford


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

4


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Available Intake

January, May, September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

£11,290,


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