Biomedical Science Subjects Supporting Students Dr Ann Pullen
Biomedical Science Subjects ProgrammesApplicationsPlacesA/P Anatomical Sciences Biochemistry Cellular and Molecular Medicine Neuroscience Pharmacology Physiology All are 3 year BSc programmes Also available as 4 year programmes with Study in Industry Transfer between programmes may be possible at the end of Year 1
Programmes available in Cellular & Molecular Medicine ProgrammesApplicationsPlacesA/P Cellular and Molecular Medicine Cancer Biology Cancer Biology and Immunology Cancer Biology and Virology Immunology Microbiology Medical Microbiology Pathology and Microbiology Virology and Immunology Transfer between programmes is possible during Year 3
Biomedical Science Subjects available at the Vet School ProgrammesApplicationsPlacesA/P Animal Behaviour and Welfare Year 1 in Biological Sciences Years 2 & 3 in Veterinary Sciences Veterinary Cellular & Molecular Science Year 1 & 2 in Cellular & Molecular Medicine Year 3 in Veterinary Sciences
What information is available? UCAS entry profiles Departmental admissions statements Open Days 25 June & 18 September
What A levels are required? ProgrammesTypical Offer BiologyChemistry Anatomical SciencesBBBPreferred Animal Behaviour and WelfareABBRequired BiochemistryAABRequired Cellular and Molecular MedicineABBRequired NeuroscienceABB PharmacologyABBRequired PhysiologyABB Veterinary Cellular & Molecular ScienceBBBRequired At least two science subjects required, one of which can be Mathematics
What are we looking for in the reference? Evidence that applicant will achieve grades Predicted grades Any requirements satisfied Quality of GCSE and A1 grades Strength of reference Consistency of the predicted grades Evidence of attitude to studies Any educational or other special circumstances
What are we looking for in the personal statement? Quality Evidence of interest in the subject Relevant reading beyond the A level syllabus Attendance at relevant symposia Summer schools Relevant work experience (not required) Written English Wider interests and good time management
Support You are welcome to contact specific Admissions Tutors with queries Encourage applicants to or phone Admissions Tutors regarding the suitability of particular subject combinations Bring any mitigating circumstances to the attention of the Admissions Tutor
Final comments Make use of available information Don’t waste applications Biochemistry doesn’t consider applicants who have also applied for Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science Anatomy and Cellular & Molecular Medicine do Come along to Open Days! Meet staff and students