Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Biomedical science forms an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. It is a broad-based science degree which studies the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.

Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year option) at BU?

  • Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease

  • Understand the theories, concepts and principles relevant to different disciplines in biomedical science as well as the wider application of these to address societal needs

  • Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in biomedical sciences and how to conduct your own biomedical science research

  • Complete a 30-week placement in year three to experience some essential and fascinating insights for your future career

  • Explore different techniques for developing medicine and how they are used to treat illness in the human body in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

  • Within 15 months of graduating, 96% of our students are in employment or further study (source DiscoverUni 2023)

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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