Biological and Biomedical Sciences @ a glance

What?

Undergraduate Pathway in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

This pathway comprises of modules developed to ensure successful transition from international education systems to the academic structures of one of the UK’s leading modern universities.

Why?

  • New purpose built Biological Science building.
  • Academic links with the Eden Project and National Marine Aquarium.
  • Extra contact time with your tutors.

How?

  1. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button to the right.
  2. Click the 'Apply Today' button to send through your application, or
  3. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Biomedicine and biology are some of the most exciting and dynamic areas of modern science. Studies and discoveries in these areas have far-reaching implications for life on our planet. Courses and research at Plymouth University are at the cutting edge of these disciplines. The University also collaborates with National Health Service (NHS) laboratories and commercial interests in the biomedical sector to ensure that our teaching and research are relevant to modern healthcare science.

 

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

University Foundation

First Year Degree in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Second Year Degree

Location: PUIC at Plymouth University

Intakes: September and January

Duration: Two semesters

Modules

  • Biology 1
  • Biology 2
  • Chemistry
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 3
  • Numerical Techniques 1
  • Numerical Techniques 2
  • Physics
  • Principles of ICT

Course fee: £10,000

Location: PUIC at Plymouth University

Intakes: September

Duration: Two semesters

Course fee: £10,500

Location: Plymouth University

Course fee: £10,500

Popular Career

Plymouth University degree pathways

Stage 4

Potential career paths:

  • Animal behaviour therapy
  • Animal welfare
  • Conservation
  • Environmental health
  • Fisheries management
  • Sustainable development
  • Wildlife management
  • Zoological and botanical conservation
  • Doctor
  • Dentist
  • Medical research

Employers of previous Plymouth University graduates have included:

  • Zoological Gardens
  • National Health Service
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific
  • Eden Project
  • Wildlife Trusts
  • BSc (Hons) Animal Behaviour and Welfare
  • BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
  • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
  • BSc (Hons) Nutrition, Exercise and Health
  • BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences
  • BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology

Final Year Degree

Location: Plymouth University

Course fee: £10,500