Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

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

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

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

Cost of study

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.

Admission

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.

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