Why?
In the Biomedical Sciences course, you study the physiology of the human body, focusing on how cells, organs and systems function together in a dynamic way to carry out multiple functions. The complexity of the human body is fully explored, providing an understanding of how it interacts with a variety of stimuli, from everyday objects to human disease. It should be noted that this course does not provide medical training.
Course
The course is three years long and students graduate with a BA in Biomedical Sciences. The course emphasises first-hand experience in the laboratory while being able to choose and lead your own research project within the university. You can choose from a wide range of papers and options, some leading to a degree in Neuroscience and Systems Biology.
Applying
Biomedical Sciences at Oxford has a minimum grade requirement of A*AA; two subjects must be in either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology at A-level. Alternatively, you can achieve a minimum of 39 in the IB with 766 at HL. All applicants must sit the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT). A Biomedical applicant might have work experience which involves them working in the medical industry. This could be within drug testing, pharmaceutical research or working with real medical professionals. This experience will set applicants apart and can be amplified by wider reading.
Statistics
2017 - Applications: 370, Offers: 44, Acceptance Rate: 10%.
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Compassion and sincerity allowed the doctors to clarify the gravity of the issue, whilst providing emotional support for the clearly vulnerable parents. I came to learn that, even when curing the patient was no longer possible, the quality of life throughout and after treatment was paramount.