BSc (Honours) Biomedical Sciences

Phase 1 extends over the first 1 ½ years of the programme and is divided into two stages. Phase 1 provides a broad introduction to biomolecular sciences. This gives you the chance to try a broad range of topics, helping you to see where your interests lie before you study your specialist optional biomedical sciences modules in Phase 2. Each stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage to progress to the next year.

Phase 1 consists of the study of the following modules.

Stage 1

• Biochemistry
• Cell biology
• Genetics
• Microbiology and immunology
• Pharmacology
• Physiology
• Practical Skills in Biomedical and Biomolecular Sciences 1 and 2

Stage 2 Semester 1

• Essential Biomedical Research Skills
• Control of Eukaryotic Gene Expression
• Cell Biology and Disease
• Cell and Molecular Biology of the Immune System

In Phase 2, you study a range of topics relating to health and disease.

You also undertake an individual research project in an area of biomedical sciences that particularly interests you. This may be a laboratory project in one of our internationally rated research institutes, a clinical study under the supervision of one of the medically qualified staff, a project working with a local school or college or an IT-based project.

Finally, you may also choose a vocational module, such as research in biomedical sciences, business enterprise for the bioscientist or healthcare organisation and practice.

Phase 2 consists of the study of the following modules.

Stage 2 Semester 2 – NUMed Malaysia

• The Nervous System and Respiratory Diseases
• Clinical Immunology and Viral Pathogens
• Human Anatomy
• Practical and Presentational Skills in Biomedical Sciences

Stage 3 semester 1 – Newcastle UK

You will study three modules, one from each of the following lists:

List A

• Genetics and Diseases
• Clinical Ageing and Health
• Immunology of Health and Disease

List B

• Cancer Biology & Therapy
• Disorders of the Nervous System
• Chronic Disease

List C

• Epidemiology
• Medical Biotechnology
• Microbiota and Pathogens: Mucosal Microbiota, Protozoa and Fungi

You also take one of the following vocational modules: 

• Business Enterprise for the Bioscientist
• Research in Biomedical Sciences
• Health and Illness: Professional and Societal Perspectives
• Science Communication
• Bioethics
• Bioinformatics

Stage 3 Semester 2 – Newcastle UK

• Research Project or
• Experimental Design and the Process of Research

Before you arrive in Newcastle, we will give you supportive pre-arrival information. We’ll help you through your accommodation application and introduce you to your academic tutor in the UK.

When you arrive, we will collect you from the airport. You’ll have a fun orientation programme where you’ll meet lots of new friends and find out more about living and studying in Newcastle.

You will stay in university accommodation and we’ll help you to organise this.

There are lots of sports, social and academic societies and activities to join at Newcastle University.

Living expenses depend on your financial resources, tastes and interests. As a guide, including your accommodation, we estimate that you should allow around RM4,700 per month to cover your living costs in Newcastle.

We’ll support your son or daughter through every step of their study abroad. If you have any questions about their year in Newcastle, UK, please contact us.

Newcastle's Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

BBB at A2 Level. Further consideration may be given for additional academic achievements. We do not accept General Studies or Critical Thinking as A2 Level qualifications.

A minimum of 30 points with Biology, Chemistry and one other Science subject at Higher Level Grade 4 and above. IB overall points include the additional points available for the Theory of Knowledge/Extended Essay. 

Normally BBB based on the best three subjects including the required science subjects. Further consideration may be given for additional academic achievements.

A score of 4 based on the average of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Mathematics I and Advanced Mathematics II, with none of these subjects achieving less than B4.

(A1 = 1; A2 =2; B3 = 3; B4 = 4; B5 = 5; B6= 6; C7 = 7; C8= 8)

CGPA of 3.30, including the required science subjects. 

Australian Matriculation or Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) with average of 70% including the required science subjects.

Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) score of 70% including the required science subjects.

We accept other qualifications from Australia including University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation, Western Australia Curriculum Council, Higher School Certificate (HSC) Sydney Australian, Trinity College Foundation Studies, Australian University Foundation Programme, South Australia Matriculation (SAM) and Victoria Certificate of Education Australia Year 12. 

Average of 70% in the required Science subjects.

70%, based on the average of the six best Grade 12 subjects, including the required science subjects.

Normally BBB at Sri Lanka A-Levels. Normally we take the three highest A-level grades offered in the required science subjects, however, further consideration may be given for additional academic achievements.

75%, based on the average of the five best academic subjects.

American AP with 3 subjects, i.e. Biology, Chemistry and Physics/Mathematics, scoring 4, 4 and 4 points respectively. These subjects must be taken at Grade 12 level and above

Graduate applications from candidates with a scientific background will be considered. Applicants must have achieved, or expect to achieve, at least an upper second class honours degree (or equivalent).

The following will also be considered depending upon the grade(s) achieved:

• A polytechnic or university diploma
• Ontario Grade 12

Applicants offering qualifications other than those listed should email us to check if their qualifications are acceptable or not.