Biomedical Sciences (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Course Overview

On our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) course you’ll learn all about health and disease, developing your knowledge of how the human body functions and gaining the skills you need to progress to a full honours degree.

Why study with us

  • Our course covers aspects of modern day biomedicine, including biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology and molecular biology.

  • You’ll gain key practical skills in our modern, spacious and well-equipped laboratory facilities.

  • You’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.

    What you’ll do

  • Enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.

  • You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.

  • The research activities of our staff enhance our teaching and will enrich your learning experience. Our courses are shaped by research-informed teaching.

    Accreditations

  • This course is accredited by the IBMS, which is essential if you're looking for employment in hospital pathology laboratories. The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists and support staff - advancing knowledge and setting professional standards.

    Future careers

    Your Biomedical Science Foundation Entry Degree could lead to work in diagnostic and pathology laboratories, in hospitals and other medical institutions, or you could work in areas such as toxicology.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

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    UCAS Points

    96 points

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,000

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    University of Central Lancashire

    Preston

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