Biochemistry is the study of how cells work at molecular level. Biochemistry, and the related field of molecular biology are important in understanding the molecular basis of life and its role in the disease process.
Immunology is the study of how the body defends itself against disease. It helps us understand how the immune system is tricked into attacking its own tissue, leading to diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes or allergy.
The opportunity to choose specific degree combinations will allow you to go into specialist biomedical science areas such as neuroscience, cardiovascular research, immunopharmacology, industrial immunology, drug research, biochemistry, microbiology and bacteriology.
Advanced Highers
Year 2 entry: BB
(Chemistry B, Biology/ Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above)
A Levels
Year 1 entry: BBB
(two sciences required, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry; GCSE Chemistry 6/B (if not at A Level); GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)
Year 2 entry: BBB
(Chemistry and Biology, GCSE Maths 6/B, and GCSE English Language 6/B or English Literature 6/B)
International Baccalaureate
Year 1 entry: 30
(Two science subjects at HL5, at least one of which must be Biology or Chemistry. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
Year 2 entry: 30
(Chemistry and Biology, one at HL6, the other at HL5. Maths SL5 and English SL5)
HNC/HND
Year 1 entry: HNC, Graded Unit B
Year 2 entry: HNC, Graded Unit A or HND, Graded Units BB
Year 3 entry: HND, Graded Units AB
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
Biological and Medical Sciences
Glasgow
Undergraduate
Full-Time,4 years
N/A
5.5
9250,
22450, (INT)
Lancaster
6.5
Undergraduate
22315
Uxbridge area of London, England
5.5
Undergraduate
£ 9250
Wolfville, Nova Scotia
6.5
Undergraduate
20252