BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

The BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is a four-year, full-time programme designed to build study skills for the degree level and covers areas like cellular biology, genetics, microbiology and human health.

Teaching methods for the course include workshops, laboratory practicals and seminars, also students gain experience by using industry-standard software and have access to special facilities. Assessment consists of coursework such as laboratory reports, literature reviews, presentations, assignments and examinations.

The university is located in the lively city of Canterbury and promotes a supportive and welcoming environment, assistance with studies, money management and wellbeing for students from across the globe. 

Canterbury Christ Church University offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in fields including medicine, health, sciences, arts, education, and humanities, in addition to the Biomedical Science programme.

Those who wish to study this course are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant academic information. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students can upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants generally need to have a DDE in A Levels, an MPP in BTEC or an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
• International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Non-English speaking candidates from other countries require an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
• Other English qualifications, like TOEFL, are also accepted

International students who wish to study the BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University will pay a yearly tuition fee of £15,500.

Canterbury Christ Church University provides scholarships and bursaries for both home and international students. Eligible international students can receive a £1,500 reduction on their tuition fees for each year of full-time study.

Graduates of the BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year from Canterbury Christ Church University can pursue roles within:

• The National Health Service (NHS)
• The wider healthcare sector
• Sales and marketing of healthcare products
• Diagnostic laboratories
• Pharmaceutical research
• Further postgraduate study

Interested applicants for the BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year Canterbury Christ Church University should apply directly to the University's online portal. You can speak to our trained counsellors for help.