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Entry Requirements for Medical Sciences

Course Title UCAS Code Duration Typical Offer
BSc Medical Biochemistry C720  Three years full-time, four years with sandwich  ABB 
BSc Medical Genetics  C431  Three years full-time, four years with sandwich  ABB 
BSc Medical Microbiology  C521  Three years full-time, four years with sandwich  ABB 
BSc Medical Physiology  B120  Three years full-time, four years with sandwich  ABB 
BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)  C700  Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad  ABB 
BSc Biological Sciences (Genetics)  C400  Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad  ABB 
BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology)  C500  Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad  ABB 
BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)  B1B2  Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad  ABB 

A/AS-levels

Three A2-levels usually required, normally two in relevant science subjects from Biology (compulsory for Medical Physiology), Chemistry (compulsory for Medical Biochemistry), Physics or Mathematics. General Studies not accepted.

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics required, if not held at A/AS-level. Biology, Chemistry and Physics required, if not held at A/AS- level, either single subjects or part of a Dual Award Integrated Science.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass relevant diploma with some credits at distinction.

European Baccalaureate

Pass with 77% including 8 in two science subjects.

International Baccalaureate

Pass Diploma with 32 points including at least two science subjects at grade 6 at higher level.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3/M2/M2 in Principal Subjects, including Chemistry and preferably Biology.

BTEC Nationals

Diploma with DDM, plus A Level Chemistry.

Other Qualifications

Other national and international qualifications welcomed. Mature students with alternative qualifications considered.

Second Year Entry

Possible for those with advanced qualifications strictly comparable with our degree structure.

Interviews are not normally required.

All applicants receiving an offer will be invited to visit the Department.

This degree is not available on a part-time basis.

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Contact

Medical Biochemistry
Dr Sally Prigent
0116 252 3324
Fax: 0116 252 5659
medbiochem_admiss
@le.ac.uk

Department website

Medical Genetics
Professor Annette Cashmore
0116 252 3439
Fax: 0116 252 3378
amc19@le.ac.uk
Department website

Medical Microbiology
Dr Shaun Heaphy
0116 252 2973
Fax: 0116 252 5030
medmicro_admiss
@le.ac.uk

Department website

Medical Physiology
Dr Noel W Davies
0116 229 3324/2907
Fax: 0116 252 5659
bsadmin@le.ac.uk

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