BSc (Hons) Biomedicine and Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year
University of East AngliaNorwich Research Park, Norwich
Course overview
This is an exciting opportunity for you to study Biomedicine or Biomedical Sciences at UEA, even if you don’t have the standard entry qualifications for these courses or feel you need a more supported start to your university life. You’ll begin with a foundation year covering core subjects to help prepare you for your degree. About 60% of this year will focus on biology.
You’ll learn about cells, organisms, ecosystems, and how all these areas connect to help us live healthier and more sustainable lives. The remaining 40% of your studies will include research skills, chemistry, and mathematics, depending on what you’ve studied before and which degree you plan to take. After successfully completing the foundation year, you’ll move on to one of two degrees:
Key highlights
- Foundation year prepares students without standard entry qualifications for degree study
- Supported start to university life before progressing to degree level
- Around 60% of the foundation year focuses on biology
- Covers cells, organisms, ecosystems and links to healthier, sustainable living
- Remaining study includes research skills, chemistry and mathematics
- Progress to one of two degrees after completing the foundation year
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MMM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels CCC. Contextual offer: CDD. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM. Contextual offer: MMP. Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. T levels O…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 45 credits at Level 3
- A-level: CCC — Typical UK Entry Requirements: A levels CCC. Contextual offer: CDD. Not accepted: Critical Thinking and General Studies. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: MMM. Contextual offer: MMP. Combinations of BTEC and A Levels Access to HE Diploma Pass Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3. T levels O…
- A-level: CDD — contextual offer
- BTEC: MMP — contextual offer
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 28 points overall. Irish Leaving Certificate 6 subjects at H4. Scottish Highers BBCCC. Scottish Advanced Highers DDD. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Scottish Highers: BBCCC — Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements: International Baccalaureate 28 points overall. Irish Leaving Certificate 6 subjects at H4. Scottish Highers BBCCC. Scottish Advanced Highers DDD. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Irish Leaving Certificate — 6 subjects at H4
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical Scientist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Scientist
- Medical Science Liaison
- Healthcare Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £29,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East Anglia, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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