University of South Wales

Biomedical Science Including Foundation Year

University of South WalesPontypridd, United Kingdom

Course overview

Biomedical Science at USW explores how the healthy human body works, from organ systems to cells, genes, and biochemistry, helping you understand how life functions and how everything connects.

Key highlights

  • Explores how the healthy human body works, from organ systems to cells
  • Covers genes and biochemistry to show how life functions
  • Builds understanding of how body systems and processes connect

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS points: 48 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
  • BTEC: PPP — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: PP — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — T Level: Pass (D or E).
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • A-level: DD — 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD, 48 tariff points to include a relevant Science subject but exclude General Studies.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500
  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000
  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250
  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Careers this course leads to

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Medical Laboratory Assistant
  • Research Assistant
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,200

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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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