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    Study the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) in Functional Human Biology

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    Regulations for the Degree of Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc)

    1. Structure of the Degree

      Every programme of study for the degree:

      1. shall consist of papers worth not less than 360 points.
      2. shall satisfy the requirements for at least one of the major subjects listed in the Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences schedule. No paper above 200-level may count for more than one major subject requirement.
      3. may include one minor subject. No paper may count for both a (BBiomedSc) major and a minor subject requirement unless that paper is at 100-level or 200-level and is specified as compulsory for both requirements.

    2. Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

      Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).

    3. Cross Credits

      A candidate who is enrolled for two degrees concurrently, or who has completed one degree and is proceeding with another, may cross credit 100-level and 200-level papers which are common to both degrees up to a maximum of 126 points where the other degree is a three year degree Health Sciences and up to a maximum of 180 points where the other degree is longer than a three year degree.

    4. Variations

      The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

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