Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year prepares you for academic achievement. This program covers topics ranging from genetic studies to comprehensive body system analysis, fostering deep knowledge of the biological mechanisms governing human health and disease. Taught by University faculty on campus, you'll join the academic community immediately. This course is ideal if your current qualifications don't meet direct degree entry requirements.
Successfully completing foundation year requirements allows progression to first-year studies in chosen Biomedical Sciences programs.
Our graduates pursue diverse scientific careers in industrial research, NHS diagnostics, and healthcare consulting. They also apply their analytical and professional skills in non-scientific fields such as business management, education, communications, and content creation.
4 years full-time (with optional placement opportunity).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
Suitability interviews, DBS and occupational health assessments may also need to be undertaken by applicants considering progression to certain professionally recognised programmes.
Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level)
A level: Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies
GCSE: Mathematics and English language grade C/4.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
BTEC: PPP in a science related subject.
T level: Accepted preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration.
We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we will ask for a minimum IELTS score, this will not differ from that required for any other science degree, and support in scientific English is offered.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
32 - 48
Suitability interviews, DBS and occupational health assessments may also need to be undertaken by applicants considering progression to certain professionally recognised programmes.
Applications from students with non-standard qualifications, including those without science qualifications at level 3, are welcomed and are assessed on an individual basis. This course is also suitable for those returning to study who can offer work or other related experience in place of formal qualifications and who have the equivalent of basic mathematical, English and science skills (i.e. the equivalent of a grade C at GCSE level)
A level: Typical offer 32-48 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject. Excluding General Studies
GCSE: Mathematics and English language grade C/4.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
BTEC: PPP in a science related subject.
T level: Accepted preference pathways would be Health or Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received.
Access: pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
Other qualifications and professional experience may be considered. Interview may be required, please refer to institution for individual consideration.
We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we will ask for a minimum IELTS score, this will not differ from that required for any other science degree, and support in scientific English is offered.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300