Undergraduate Pathway in Health and Life Sciences
Why study this pathway programme?
- 99% of the University's Health Science students are in work or completing further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).
- As a Health student, you would spend up to half your time on placement, developing strong links with employers – and these links can often lead to job offers, sometimes before graduation!
- The University’s Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences has been awarded the Skills for Health Quality Mark, in recognition of the high standard of learning and training delivered to the health sector (2019-21).
Your pathway to Birmingham City University
Stage 1 |
Stage 2 |
Stage 3 |
Stage 4 |
University Foundation | First Year Degree | Second Year Degree | Final Year Degree |
£14,000 |
£14,200 |
£13,500 |
£13,500 |
Locations
Duration
Stage 1: Two semesters
Stage 2: Two semesters
Intakes
Stage 1: September and January
Stage 2: September
Study Location
Stage 1:
BCUIC, University House
Stage 2, 3 and 4:
City South, Edgbaston
Stage 1: University Foundation
Modules
Click below for more information on each module
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Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
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Numerical Techniques 1
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Biology 1
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Physics 1
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Design Concepts
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Business Studies
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ICT Skills
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Biology 2
Stage 2: First Year Degree
You will study alongside Birmingham City University students on your chosen degree course. For information on the modules you will be studying, click on your chosen degree in the list below and the ‘Find out more’ link, then select the ‘Course in Depth’ tab.
In addition to your BCU modules, you will also study an additional support module with BCUIC called Interactive Learning Skills and Communication.
Stage 3: Second Year Degree
Stage 4: Final Year Degree
Birmingham City University Degree Pathways
Click below for more information on each pathway
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BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
Special entry requirements
- Students must have a Mathematics qualification at GCSE-level or equivalent with a Grade C/4.