IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
Pearson: 59 (59 in all sub scores)
BrunELT: 58% (min 55% in all areas)
TOEFL: 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
Often credited as the ‘father of immunology’ Edward Jenner is said to have saved more lives than any other human being through his discovery of the smallpox vaccine. Modern study of immunology is an exciting and fast moving area of biomedicine and remains an extremely rewarding one to be part of.
At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree, you'll study specialist areas that will give you a greater understanding of the role of the immune system. You’ll learn about how the human defence system helps to prevent disease and you’ll focus on how this can fail through deficiencies in immunity.
And if you change your mind about your specialist area, don’t worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.
The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s undergraduate Biomedical Sciences courses. This means you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world – and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.
In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.
Course code: C550, C551 with placement
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Year 1
Compulsory
BB1702 - Biochemistry: Structure and Function
BB1720 - Biology of the Cell
BB1718 - Career Planning and Innovation
BB1706 - Critical Thinking 1
BB1701 - The Human Body: Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
BB1719 - Introduction to Data Analysis
BB1704 - Practical Skills in Biomedical Sciences
Year 2
Compulsory
BB2703 - Career Planning
BB2708 - Data Analysis
BB2709 - Genetics, Genomics and Human Health
BB2711 - Human Pathology and Immunology
BB2716 - Medical Microbiology
BB2704 - Molecular and Cellular Biology
Optional
BB2710 - Analytical Biochemistry
BB2713 - Developmental Genetics and Stem Cell Biology
BB2730 - Metabolic Regulation
Year 3
Compulsory
BB3720 - Medical Immunology
BB3716 - Microbial Pathogenesis
BB3091 - Final Year Project
Optional
BB3704 - The Biology and Treatment of Cancer
BB3707 - Cellular Pathologies
BB3714 - Endocrine Disorders
BB3701 - Genomic Medicine
BB3733 - Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
As a graduate in Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) you’ll have the skills to work in research and in clinical specialities in areas such as autoimmune disorders or antibody deficiencies. You may choose to work in a hospital laboratory, an academic research setting or in industrial research.
Whatever your future goals are, this course is focused on helping you achieve your career ambitions. The employability teaching blocks at Brunel provide a personalised approach todeveloping your skills. You’ll work on improving your CV and your interview techniques, as well as attending careers events and carrying out research projects with academics. Each year, we hold a Biomedical Sciences Careers Fair where you’ll have the opportunity to network with some of the biggest names in the business such as GlaxoSmithKline, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Parexel, Age UK and Royal Brompton Hospital NHS Foundation.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
