**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll...
**Foundation courses**<br/>A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:<br/><br/>You don’t have the grades for a full degree course<br/>You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/>You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/>You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.<br/><br/>**Life as a foundation year student**<br/>During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.<br/><br/>As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/>-Alongside building your understanding of key aspects of biomedical science and disease pathology, you can select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology<br/><br/>-Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to use equipment used by the NHS and research labs across the world<br/><br/>-Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to become biomedical scientists<br/><br/>-Complete an integrated masters, which incorporates an additional research-focused year of study, to prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia<br/><br/>-We are ranked top 10 in the UK for medical technology and bioengineering by the Complete University Guide 2023<br/><br/>-Join the 97% of our biosciences and medicine graduates who go on to employment or further study*<br/><br/>-Accreditation of your degree by the Institute of Biomedical Science allows you to apply for graduate roles where you can complete the Certificate of Competence for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).<br/><br/>*Graduate Outcomes survey 2022, HESA<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biomedical science, including bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.<br/><br/>During your second year, you’ll explore analytical biochemistry, pathology and virology. You’ll also have the option to study pharmacology, to gain an understanding of the effect drugs have on the various systems in our bodies, or microbial communities, learning about antimicrobial resistance and biofilms.<br/><br/>In your third year, you’ll select two modules, exploring topics such as advanced pharmacology, circadian rhythms, immunology, microbial sciences and toxicology. You’ll study these alongside compulsory modules investigating cancer pathogenesis and treatment, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, our immune system and immunohaematological diseases, and pathogen interactions. You’ll also get the opportunity to work alongside a supervisor to conduct your own scientific research project, performing experiments, and critically evaluating data and literature.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B904
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
A levelC,C,C Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics UCAS TariffScottish HigherB,B,B,C,C Overall: BBBCC Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C Access to HE DiplomaD:21,M:3,P:21 Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass Required subjects: Access content will be assessed by Faculty Must include 15 level 3 credits in Science. GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Overall: 29 Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP). Maths Studies, SL4. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5English and Mathematics grade C (4) (or equivalents may be considered). Scottish Advanced HigherC,C,C Overall: CCC Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: Scottish National 5: English Language and Mathematics grade C Extended ProjectA Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A levels. Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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