Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.
You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat th...
<strong>The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.</strong><br/><br/>You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.<br/><br/>If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.<br/><br/><strong>WHY THIS COURSE</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.<br/><br/>Youll spend Year Zero on our Life Sciences Pathway, gaining an introduction to biology, chemistry for biology, and mathematics and statistics for life sciences. You’ll then choose whether to progress to the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences or BSc (Hons) Marine Biology.<br/><br/>In Year One, you’ll participate in Science Week at Public Health England (PHE) in Colindale. In Year Two, you can visit hospitals in the Eastern Region and beyond. In your Final Year, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.<br/><br/>You’ll graduate on the path to a career as a biomedical scientist or medical researcher.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Colchester Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BD00
Institution Code
E70
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
72
To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent), one of which must be in a Science or Mathematics. For this course we require either Level 3 (i.e. A-level, BTEC, etc.) scientific study. Considered science subjects from all qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Geography, Sports Science and Applied Science. or Two GCSEs from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at grade B/6 (or equivalent). Other science-related GCSE subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis. All applicants must also hold GCSE Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £20,475 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |


























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