Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Biomedical Science is about understanding how the human body works and what happens when things go wrong. This course explores the science behind diagnosing and treating disease, with a focus on real-world application and modern research. You’ll be taught by active researchers, including NHS staff and biomedical science practitioners.
From the start, you’ll gain practical lab experience, and in your final year, you’ll have a whole term dedicated to your own research project – a rare opportunity to focus and build skills that prepare you for work or further study. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology, while our four-year Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice course has Advanced Accreditation. Whether you're aiming for a career in the NHS, research, pharmaceuticals or graduate medicine, this course gives you the knowledge, lab skills and confidence to make it happen.
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Key highlights
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and Royal Society of Biology
- Taught by active researchers, including NHS staff and practitioners
- Practical laboratory experience from the very start of the course
- Whole final-year term dedicated to your own research project
- Explores the science behind diagnosing and treating disease
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Typical offer 80 UCAS points Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: CDD — A level CDD Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist (NHS)
- Research scientist
- Pharmaceutical scientist
- Clinical laboratory scientist
- Graduate-entry medical student
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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