3.5-Term Pathway - International Year One in Life Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Science

Program Description For students that completed high school with good grades but don’t qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree, they could study an International Year One, which combines university preparation with degree 1st year. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex.

Students’ course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If the course is longer than 2 terms, they’ll take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Science

At Essex, their research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.

On this BSc Biomedical Science, study areas including:

• The human immune system • Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria • Haematology and blood transfusion • Cell pathology • Mechanisms of neurological diseases

Students will discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.