* Deposits
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Your Qualification |
Entry to Standard Degree Programmes (Some courses have higher English language requirements so please check on application) |
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Wolverhampton English Proficiency Exam (WEPE) |
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS) |
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component |
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Presessional English Award from the University of Wolverhampton |
If you have not obtained the correct IELTS / WEPE score for your degree course, you may wish to take a Pre-sessional English language course first. The pre-sessional course will help you to improve and develop your English language and academic skills and will prepare you for your degree programme at the University of Wolverhampton |
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Trinity College London ISE 11 |
B2 pass |
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Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) |
Level B2 and 165 overall with no less than 162 in any subskill |
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Cambridge English : Proficiency (CPE) |
Pass |
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Cambridge. ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 |
Pass in all three modes |
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City & Guilds International ESOL (IESOL) Diploma (9992) |
Level 1 (B2) |
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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
54 with no less than 51 in all skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
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Test of English as a Foreign Language) TOEFL |
79 overall with no less than 19 in all four skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) |
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European Baccalaureate With Language 1 or Language 2 |
L60% overall 60% in English (Language 1) 70% in English (Language 2) |
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Anglia Certificate of English as a Foreign Language ( Proficiency level) (acCEPT) |
Pass Speaking must be included W1A Academic writing (Writing Section A pre-April 2015) must be included
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Anglia Certificate of English as a Foreign Language (Advanced Level) |
Pass (12.5) in all skills Speaking must be included. Please contact us for advice if speaking is not included |
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IGCSE English as a First Language (Cambridge) |
Grade C with minimum B2 in all components Supplementary Certifying Statement showing CEFR breakdown must be provided by candidates |
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Edexcel IGCSE |
Grade B with spoken English B |
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IGCSE English as a Second Language (Cambridge) |
Grade C |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (post 2011) (Standard level) |
Pass, grade 5 for English at Standard Level in Language B (English) and Language A (Literature) |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (post 2011) (Higher Level) |
Pass, grade 4 for English at Higher Level In Language B (English) |
This extremely popular course opens up opportunities for entry into a variety of careers associated with the field of biomedical science. Throughout the programme specialist knowledge is steadily introduced in the areas of human physiology, disease biology, microbiology, biochemistry and cell biology. Building upon these core topics the course then focuses upon each of the main pathology disciplines, expanding your appreciation of the role of biomedical science in the understanding of disease presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and choice of patient treatment. An appreciation of good professional practice and the development of essential employability skills required for today’s competitive job market are also embedded in the course.
Important practical techniques that will be covered on the course include DNA analysis, cell and tissue identification, antibiotic susceptibility tests, blood typing and coagulation tests. In addition, you will have the opportunity to undertake an honours research project in your final year, allowing you to develop your skills further in an area of interest to you.
The Biomedical Science Sandwich degree will also introduce you to the world of work allowing you apply your knowledge and skills acquired at university in a work environment that is related Biomedical Science. On this course you will spend a year out on placement after your second year either in the UK or abroad whilst still being supported by a university tutor and a workplace supervisor.
Note: application and selection onto suitable placements for this course is highly competitive and a work placement cannot be guaranteed.
More information:click here
Your first year will provide you with a sound grounding in all basic science subjects and includes topics such as the form and function of the human body, disease biology, cell biology and genetics plus microbiology and immunology.
You will then progress to focus upon each of the main specialist pathology disciplines, microbiology, cellular pathology, immunology, haematology and genetics, expanding your appreciation of the role of biomedical science in the understanding of disease presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and choice of patient treatment, and also undertaking practical sessions.
During your second year the University will support you to apply for a suitable placement for your degree. Both the Departmental placement team and The Careers, Enterprise and the Workplace will direct you to relevant placement opportunities and offer advice on CV building, job seeking and interview techniques.
If successful at gaining work experience, you will be able to start building your network, and trial and refine your employability skills. You will be able to learn from the experiences of professionals, work in teams, acquire technical competence and develop generic and time management skills. Many companies that employ graduates use placement programmes as a method of recruitment, so you could be fast tracked into employment or onto one of their graduate schemes.
On completion of your placement you will return to university for your final year of study and will be able to gain research experience first-hand by managing your own research project with dedicated research active staff. Our first-rate facilities include specialised equipment for microscopy, cell culture, protein synthesis and analysis, immunology, molecular oncology, diabetes, microbiology and molecular pharmacology research.
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Your IELTS level* |
Your required IELTS level |
Start date |
Finish date |
Name of course |
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5.0 |
6.0 |
22 June 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English and Academic Skills : 11 weeks |
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5.5 |
6.0 |
03 August 2020 |
11 September 2020 |
Pre-sessional English & Academic Skills : 6 weeks |
As a biomedical scientist you will have developed a broad range of skills and knowledge which will prepare you for a career within a range of professions. Recent graduates have successfully obtained employment as biomedical scientists within a range of different pathology laboratories, as laboratory technicians in colleges and universities, and as trainee teachers. The broad range of skills can lead to careers with a wide range of employers including: the NHS, government departments, HM Armed Forces and medical sales companies. The award also provides an ideal background for graduate entry to Medical School and the NHS Scientist Training Programme. In addition, many of our graduates carry on their studies with entry onto Masters awards or PhDs.
Health Insurance_fee:£300/year
