Biomedical Science (with foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

University of Hull

Develop cutting-edge skills and knowledge that save lives on this degree at the forefront of groundbreaking medical innovation. You’ll explore the human form and function in health and disease through lab-based learning and expert academic and industry guidance in state-of-the-art surroundings, applying your learnings to diagnoses and treatments. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and designed in collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to ensure it has real world relevance – you’ll graduate ready for various career routes with a biomedical science degree. The foundation year equips you with essential scientific knowledge and study skills you need. Upon successful completion, you can transfer seamlessly into our degree programmes.

* 2nd in the UK for Student Experience. (The Times Good University Guide 2027) * 2nd in the UK for Graduate Prospects. (The Times Good University Guide 2027) * 7th in the UK for 'how often is the course intellectually stimulating.' (National Student Survey, 2026, HEIs only)

* Real-world relevance: Study on an accredited programme designed in collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. * Industry links: Enhance your employability through our excellent relationships with biotechnology companies, research units and hospitals such as the Queen’s Centre for oncology and haematology at Hull’s Castle Hill Hospital. * Industry-standard facilities: We’re one of the few UK campuses with a pre-clinical imaging unit. Gain practical skills and experience here, and in our leading research laboratory The Daisy Building.

You could start your career at the cutting edge of research, helping to diagnose and treat diseases with a biomedical science degree. You’ll be also eligible to work in the health service, medical institutions and education. Typical graduate roles include biomedical scientist, forensic scientist, biotechnologist, toxicologist, healthcare scientist, and medical research scientist. Former Hull students have gone on to work for employers like ConocoPhillips, Reckitt, Smith & Nephew, the Civil Service, pharmacies, independent diagnostic and quality control testing laboratories and the NHS.