University of Lancashire

BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

University of Lancashire

Course overview

On the BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire, students learn about health, disease, and body functions, preparing them for a full honours degree. The curriculum includes modern biomedicine topics like biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, pharmacology, and molecular biology, complemented by practical skills gained in well-equipped laboratories.

Students can participate in hands-on Biology, Chemistry, and Physics sessions, and have the option of a sandwich placement year for industry experience. Collaborative learning with other foundation students and research-informed teaching enhances the educational experience.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

Applicants are required to have the following:

 

  • UCAS: 64 Points

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

  • The International Baccalaureate Diploma is also accepted

  • T-Level: P

 

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.

  • Other accepted tests include PTE and TOEFL iBT.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Articulation Scholarship

    We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.

    Up to £2,000

  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Excellence Scholarship

    £3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.

    Up to £3,500

  • Family Loyalty Scholarship

    Value: £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • Franchise Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study

    Up to £2,000

  • International Bursary

    An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • INTO Scholarship

    Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.

    Up to £2,000

  • MBBS Excellence Scholarship

    £10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).

    Up to £10,000

  • ONCampus Scholarship

    £2,000 per year of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarships

    Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold

  • The Medivet Hardship Fund

    A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.

    Up to £300

  • Women in STEM bursary

    Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at the University of Central Lancashire can take future roles such as:

 

  • Bioinformatician

  • Biomedical Engineer

  • Research Scientist

  • Genetic Counselor

  • Nanotechnologist

Cost of study

The cost of a BSc Biomedical Science ( with Foundation Year) at the University of Central Lancashire for international students is £17,325 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained consellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the program requirements.

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