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Biomedical Science with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biomedical Science with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Learn about the inner workings of the human body, and take part in world-class research, with our strongly practical BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation course. This four-year degree includes a year of foundational study that leads directly into the three-year course.
Our biomedical science course was developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists. All of our lecturers are involved in research and you will be taught by experts in their fields. In the National Student Survey 2023, 98% of our students said teaching staff were good or very good at explai...
Learn about the inner workings of the human body, and take part in world-class research, with our strongly practical BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation course. This four-year degree includes a year of foundational study that leads directly into the three-year course.<br/><br/>Our biomedical science course was developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists. All of our lecturers are involved in research and you will be taught by experts in their fields. In the National Student Survey 2023, 98% of our students said teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things.<br/><br/>Youll learn about the systems that underpin all living organisms from a cellular, tissue, organ and whole body perspective. On this basis, you will study the diseases that affect each area and the mechanisms that the body uses to combat them. The flexible nature of the course will then allow you to pick specialist modules that match your interests. You will also have the chance to carry out a year-long industrial placement or a paid vacation studentship to gain valuable work and research experience.<br/><br/>For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biomedical-sciences-with-foundation
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2025
Campus
Main Site
Course Address
Room 208
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6AH
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C742
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,C,C
A,B,B,B,B
BBBCC with Biology and a second science. Or ABBBB without Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Access to HE Diploma
D:18,M:27,P:0
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
30
30 points without higher level Biology and a second science. Or 24 points with higher level Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Students taking Science subjects are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4), Science C (or 4)
Extended Project
B
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
A level
C,C,C
B,B,B
CCC with Biology and a second science. Or BBB without Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. Students taking Science subjects at A Level are encouraged to consider entry to the BSc without Foundation option.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £29,950 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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