Biomedical Science (Foundation) BSc (Hons)

**Why Choose Kingston**<br/><br/><br/>- This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll gain first-hand experience of a busy research or diagnostic laboratory.<br/><br/><br/>- There is an opportunity to do a placement year in NHS laboratories, research institutes or drug companies.<br/><br/><br/>- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the frameworks two new student experience and student outcomes categories. <br/><br/><br/>**About the Course**<br/>Our degree with foundation year courses are ideal if you have non-traditional or unrelated qualifications or experience, are returning to education or would like some support to prepare for a degree. Subject materials and teaching are tailored to degrees at Kingston. You’ll develop practical, technical and communication skills, and apply knowledge to real-life problems during the four-year integrated degree.<br/><br/>Biomedical Science is a course that covers a huge range of topics, such as cancer screening, diagnosing HIV, blood transfusion, the control of infections, immunology and conditions such as cancer and heart disease. It could be the ideal course for you if you enjoy laboratory investigation and the monitoring of diseases.<br/><br/>You’ll be introduced to biological and chemical principles, molecular and cell biology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, and relevant laboratory techniques.<br/><br/>You’ll also independently research a subject that interests you. This might include a laboratory-based project, analysis of survey information, or a review of scientific literature.<br/><br/>We have recently updated our modules to enhance student-centred teaching and align course content with industry needs.<br/><br/>**Future Skills**<br/>Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, youll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.<br/><br/>At Kingston University, were not just keeping up with change, were creating it.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities**<br/>This degree provides excellent preparation for careers in science, health and education, and postgraduate studies, such as medical and research degrees.