Biological Sciences (for intercalated students) BSc

Are you currently studying a medical related degree? Would you like to gain an insight into the exciting research that’s at the foundation of some of the latest advances within the medical field? Perhaps you'd like to study new or alternative subjects that aren't covered on your current degree or develop your knowledge and skills in a field that complements your current area of study?

If you’ve completed at least two years of an undergraduate UK medical degree and wish to further develop your skills and knowledge to improve your career prospects, then this year-long programme is designed for you.

By studying Biological Sciences BSc (for intercalated students) at Brunel you’ll gain advanced knowledge and understanding of life science and the impact this has on biomedical science. You’ll enhance your university experience and prepare for your future career by learning a more specialist pathway. Our programme provides you with the opportunity for personal self-development and an in-depth study of biological sciences. 

On successful completion of this course, you’ll gain an additional, research degree at the point of graduation (Biological Sciences BSc).

Within this one year course, you'll gain a range of strong practical skills alongside developing your research skill set. You'll benefit from being taught by academic experts who are actively involved in a wide range of world-leading research, where their knowledge will become yours. You'll learn how to conduct research related to pressing contemporary issues in the biomedicine industry that, coupled with the laboratory skills you'll acquire, will represent a perfect platform for you to begin a research career.

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This course can be studied 1 year full-time, starting in September.

Our Biological Sciences (for intercalated students) BSc is focused on helping you achieve your career ambitions and provides you with the opportunity to study a topic that isn't covered within your current degree, or to deepen your knowledge within a specialist field to improve your career prospects. You'll attain a comprehensive learning of both practical lab and research skills, which will form the ideal foundation for you to begin a research career within the medical industry. On successful completion of this course, you’ll also gain an additional, research-based degree, at the point of graduation (Biological Sciences BSc).

• Successful completion of first two years study of a UK medicine degree (including dentistry and veterinary medicine courses) with a profile equivalent to a 2:1 average (with no condoned/failed/re-assessed modules).

The programme will be delivered in several ways. Lectures and seminars will be supported by group discussion, problem solving sessions, laboratory practical sessions, formative presentations and attendance at the divisional research seminar series.

Knowledge and skills will be assessed via a range of assessment methods. You'll write for scientific and non-scientific audiences, present posters, give oral presentations, analyse experimental datasets and write reviews that cover overarching disciplines with completion of the research project and dissertation.

You'll also receive constructive feedback in all assessments and tailored advice on your progress throughout the course.