BSc (Hons) Applied Biosciences: Bioinformatics

At the start of your course you will study normal human biology and explore microbiology and immunology. This will give you detailed knowledge of what causes disease and how it affects us. You will share your first year modules with students on the Biomedical Science course, giving you a broad foundation of scientific knowledge.

In your second and third year, you will build on this knowledge and specialise in bioinformatics. You will study:

• Maths and statistics
• Biological data collection
• The analysis and evaluation of large data sets
• Pathogenic mechanisms (endogenous and exogenous).

Our practical course gives you extensive laboratory experience. You will have practical teaching sessions and can access our laboratories in your own time too. Academic and technical staff will supervise these sessions and support you. We also offer the opportunity for mentorships from students in their second year.

Use our network to build your own. We can help you find a year long placement in an industry laboratory. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and your award will change to Applied Biosciences: Bioinformatics (with placement). This is completed between year 2 and 3 and you will complete a poster presentation assessment while you are working in industry. It's a brilliant chance to gain laboratory experience and apply your scientific skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• 104 UCAS Tariff points from

Qualifications accepted	Minimum Grade	Minimum Science requirements
A level (A2	BCC (excluding General Studies)	B in Biology. An AS or A2 in Chemistry is desirable. If you have CCC in all science subjects, we will consider your application
BTEC Extended Diploma	Distinction, Merit, Merit	A science based BTEC or 3 biology specific modules
International Baccalaureate	30 points	A grade 5 in Higher Level Biology
Access to Higher Education Diploma	45 credits at level 3 and completed within 2 years	Access to Science, Medicine or Health Diplomas are preferable. Broader Diplomas must include, 3 modules in Biology

• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Double Integrated Science (or equivalent)

We do not accept Adult Numeracy or Key Skills instead of GCSE Maths.

International Students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

Mature Learners

If you do not have standard academic qualifications, you will need to demonstrate an equivalent level of knowledge. You can show this through continued professional development (CPD) certificates or work based portfolios. You will also need to attend an interview as part of the recruitment process.

This course will give you the experience and scientific knowledge you need for a variety of research careers. The transferrable skills you gain in data analysis, communication and problem solving will also prepare you for a range of other roles in related industries.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Academic researcher
• Biotechnologist
• Bioinformatician
• Data analyst
• Science writer