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University degree
Medical Biology
Burnley College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 50% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course
The BSc (Hons) Medical Biology gives a comprehensive understanding of human biology from a medical perspective, both in terms of the causes of disease, and the methods and technologies used to treat disease. As well as teaching the human biology aspects of medical biology, the course is also designed to demonstrate key biotechnological principles and advancements pertinent to the medical technology, biomedical technology and pharmaceutical job markets. In your first year (HE4) you will learn the fundamental aspects of human biology (from the molecular to the organ level).
You will also be introduced to the principles of scientific investigation.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
50% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels50%
Other25%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education10%
another degree5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
60%
In work or further study after
50%
Continue past first year
88%
Student satisfaction
What students say National Student Survey
88%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching89%
Assessment & feedback91%
Academic support85%
Well organised85%
Learning resources85%
Student community87%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Highly recommend
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — the city is a brilliant student cit…
Postgraduate · Part-time
★★★★☆
Mixed but mostly good
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: OSCEs are tough but you leave competent. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — the city is a brilliant student city with…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
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