BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Biomedical science is a dynamic and rapidly evolving scientific discipline aimed at improving our understanding of human health and disease. | The integrated Foundation Year provides students with the subject knowledge, study skills and personal confidence required to successfully progress towards obtaining a BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree. | Our aim is to help you progress to an employment-ready graduate and hence the course is designed to also equip you with a number of transferable skills that are so highly valued in the current, ever-changing, employment market. | We use a multidisciplinary approach in order to provide you with knowledge of workings of human body at molecular, cellular, organ and systems level, in health and disease. It covers the key aspects and principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, physiology and pathophysiology, histology and haematology.
Key highlights
- Integrated Foundation Year builds subject knowledge, study skills and confidence
- Studies the human body at molecular, cellular, organ and systems level
- Covers biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, physiology and pathophysiology
- Includes histology and haematology alongside the study of disease
- Develops transferable skills aimed at producing employment-ready graduates
Entry requirements
- BTEC: MMP — BTEC: MMP
- T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass A*-C
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Research assistant
- Haematology laboratory technician
- Medical sales representative
- Clinical trials assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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