BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our unique and flexible Biomedical Science course allows you to work towards one of four distinct degree titles. Each route has been designed to help you explore your interests and prepare for your ideal career in healthcare or research. Please note that some routes are dependent on placement availability and may require a successful interview with a placement provider.
Explore the science behind human health and disease. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of how the body functions and what happens when things go wrong. Study key areas like medical microbiology, immunology, cellular pathology, haematology, and clinical biochemistry to build a strong foundation in biomedicine.
This route follows the same curriculum as Biomedical Science, but includes a 40-week National Health Service (NHS) laboratory placement between your second and final year. During the placement, you’ll complete your Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) registration portfolio, which will put you on track to register a
Key highlights
- Choose from four distinct degree routes in biomedical science
- Covers medical microbiology, immunology, cellular pathology and haematology
- Study clinical biochemistry and how disease affects the human body
- Optional 40-week NHS laboratory placement, subject to availability
- Complete your IBMS registration portfolio during the NHS placement
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Our typical offer is 104-120 UCAS Tariff points from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications, which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Di…
- GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.
Scholarships
Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship
The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.
East Durham College Partnership Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500First Choice Travel Award
This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £500Global Leaders Scholarship
£6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).
Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.
Up to £1,200Interview Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Open Day Travel Reimbursement
Up to £100
Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)
There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.
Up to £1,000Sunderland College Award
Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.
Tees Valley Travel Award
This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.
Up to £1,500The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships
Up to £750.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Medical laboratory assistant
- Research scientist
- Healthcare scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 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 Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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