Biomedical Science (including a Foundation Year)

This IBMS-accredited course enables you to gain an in-depth understanding of human health and disease, in addition to developing the essential laboratory skills needed to become an employable Biomedical Scientist within the NHS, or researcher within academia, industry or the healthcare sector.

Our course is taught by enthusiastic academic and professional staff who will provide continuous support throughout your studies at Chester Medical School; they are research active and continually strive to promote research within all areas of biomedical science. Our lecturers have published research findings and discussed their work at national and international conferences, and you will have the opportunity to join a research team to undertake your dissertation in the final year. With strong links with local hospitals and NHS pathology labs, the course will further develop your understanding of the profession and prepare you for a number of careers in and out of science, such as research into disease mechanisms and cell biology, or medical writing.

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

The University of Chester offers Courses that go beyond lectures in a city perfect for students.

At Chester, your learning goes beyond lectures. Their distinctive academic experience combines expert teaching with real-world opportunities to help you develop practical, career-ready skills. You’ll learn through the Chester Future Skills framework, designed to build the attributes employers value most – from adaptability and creativity to digital confidence.

Furthermore, Chester offers the perfect backdrop for your university experience, as a safe yet vibrant city with ‘Purple Flag’ status. There’s everything students need close at hand, from riverside walks and city-wide events to a unique nightlife and independent cafés. You’ll find a welcoming community and an unbeatable quality of life.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.