Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year sets you up for success. You will study everything from the gene to whole body systems and develop a thorough understanding of processes that underpin the structure and function of the human body in health and disease. Taught by University lecturers on campus, you’ll be part of the University from day one. If your current qualifications don’t allow you direct entry to degree level this course is for you.


- The programme is suitable for non-standard entrants, including mature returners to study, those wit...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA

Application Details

Course Code

B904

Institution Code

P60

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

32

48

From a minimum of 2 A levels, including Grade E in a Science subject.

Scottish Higher

Considered in combination.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

24

To include Grade 3 at Higher Level in a Science subject. English and Maths are accepted within as GCSE equivalent at Higher Level Grade 4 or Standard Level Grade 5.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP

In a science related subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H4,H5,H5,H5,H5

To include a Science subject. English and Maths are accepted as GCSE equivalent at H1-H7 or O1-O4.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PP

MP

In a Science subject.

AS

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

32-48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, including Grade E in a Science subject.

Extended Project

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications. .

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

A level

32-48 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A levels, including Grade E in a Science subject.

T Level

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received

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