Biomedical Sciences (with Foundation Year)
University of Central LancashireUndergraduate 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 OverviewOur 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. 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. 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.
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
What you’ll do
Accreditations
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
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