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University degree

Applied Biomedical Science

The University of Essex
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Embark on a career as a biomedical scientist, with options for a placement or year abroad. The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a five-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS. You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.

By studying an integrated course, you’ll start at undergraduate level and graduate with a Masters-level qualification. The MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts20%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts5%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£28,500
3 years on
£34,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The University of Essex's own site.
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