Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Course descriptionThe course focuses on developing your practical laboratory skills, so youll gain first-hand experience of lab work from year oneYoull also spend time honing your interpersonal skills and general employability, so you can move on to a diverse range of careers in clinical and public health laboratories, industry and research settingsThe course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Once successfully completed, this degree will fast-track your journey towards ...Read more

Course description

  • The course focuses on developing your practical laboratory skills, so you'll gain first-hand experience of lab work from year one
  • You'll also spend time honing your interpersonal skills and general employability, so you can move on to a diverse range of careers in clinical and public health laboratories, industry and research settings
  • The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. Once successfully completed, this degree will fast-track your journey towards registration as a biomedical scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • All of our teaching team are active researchers as well as teachers, so they will be able to share some of the latest findings and innovative thinking from the human health field.

Careers

You will graduate with skills that put you at the forefront of advances in medical health. Biomedical science is key to any healthcare science and allows you to pursue a career in a broad range of fields, such as clinical sciences, pharmaceutical science, and biomedical research. However, thanks to the focus on employability and interpersonal skills within this programme, you won't be limited to a clinical role.

You’ll be well prepared for jobs such as:

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Research Scientist​
  • Medical Professional​
  • Health Care Specialist​
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher​
  • Lecturer​
  • Teacher​
  • Scientific Writer​
  • Pharmaceutical Sales​ Executive
  • Clinical Trials Co-ordinator

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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77th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
What students say
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Larna
07 Mar 25

It's a friendly environment, but I spend more time traveling to uni than actually being there...Read more

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Evie
03 Dec 24

It's a good place to study as it has a nice location and is easy to get to from the station. The libary is really helpful when studying with dedicated zones of quietness...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DDD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

72 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:30,P:15 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

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We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the Further Information section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£14,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£14900 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Larna
07 Mar 25
Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
It's a friendly environment, but I spend more time traveling to uni than actually being there....
Read more
E
Evie
03 Dec 24
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
It's a good place to study as it has a nice location and is easy to get to from the station. The libary is really helpful when studying with dedicated zones of quietness....
Read more
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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