7May
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Our Biomedical Sciences BSc(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year course offers an extra year to prepare you for study at degree level. Opting for the foundation year means that you'll gain scientific and data skills that help you to maximise your degree's potential. On successful completion of the foundation year, you will be able to progress to the Biomedical Sciences BSc(Hons) degree where you’ll explore clinically related areas including blood sciences, cell pathology, microbiology, human physiology and pharmacology to prepare you for a career as a biomedical scientist. Top reasons to choose this course
- Foundation year that opens up opportunities if you don’t hold the required qualifications for the BSc(Hons), are changing career or returning to study.
- Progress to a degree dual-accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology.
- Specialist facilities such as atomic force microscopes, microbiology lab, molecular biology lab, and genomics/ proteomics facility for analysis of cell genes and proteins.
- Employability and research built in from year one.
- Guest lectures from professionals.
- Gain work experience on placement.
Modules
Foundation year Foundation Biology Foundation Study Skills Foundation Chemistry Data Handling for Science Year 1 Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Biochemistry Introduction to Human Physiology Introduction to Infection Sciences Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Year 2 Infection and Immunity Intermediate Blood Sciences Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Research Skills and Professional Development Final year Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science Cellular Pathology Bioscience Research Project Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Innovations in Bioscience Research
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT