Introduction

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) Biomedical Sciences programme offered by Teesside University in partnership with MDIS is designed to take prospective students steps closer to achieving their ambitions. This programme is meticulously tailored for prospective students keen on deep diving into clinical biomedical science, research and the pharmaceutical sciences sectors. The course will equip prospective students with essential transferable skills, enhancing employability across diverse healthcare and life science settings. To equip graduates for multifaceted careers and postgraduate study in life sciences, the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences will bring them one step closer to achieving their ambition of living an unlimited life: from ordinary to milestone success.

The programme is intended to:

• Provide students with a broad and balanced appreciation of the fundamental scientific concepts that underpin biomedical science;
• Develop a range of practical skills and competencies to allow students to work safely and minimize risk in a laboratory environment
• To develop practical skills in the laboratory in addition to broader professional skills
• Develop the ability to apply a variety of methods of study in the investigation and analysis of problems in biomedical science
• Permit students to complete a final year independent enquiry-driven project, incorporating critical analysis and evaluation of data

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Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

Year 1
Biochemistry and Chemical Science
Anatomy and Physiology 
Microbiology
Medical Laboratory Science
Pathology
Cell Biology
 
Year 2
Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics 
Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry
Immunology
Human Development
Clinical Pharmacology  
Diagnostic and Experimental Pathology
 
Year 3
Science Research Project
Clinical Biochemistry
Medical Microbiology
Clinical Genetics
Clinical Haematology and Transfusion Science
 
Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules:
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial/practical)

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Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 17 and above, and meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
For Year 1 entry
International Foundation Diploma in Biomedical Sciences awarded by MDIS
OR
GCE 'A' level, with a minimum of grade C from one relevant science stream subjects
OR
Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutes (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in sciences-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway programmes for entry onto the Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education
For Year 2 entry
Relevant polytechnic diplomas in Science-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course)
OR
Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognized Higher Education providers in Science-related disciplines (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education

English Language Requirements
The applicant is required to achieve one of the following:
C6 in English at GCE 'O' Level
OR
IELTS 6.0 (with no elements below 5.5)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
 
Note: All applications are subject to University's approval.

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Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)

 Application fees: S$163.50

Fees & Structure (International)
Application fees: S$490.50

Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
# Local:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.

# International:

• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.

# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.