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Biomedical Science with Foundation Year

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University of Wolverhampton
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Course summary

This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.

This extremely popular course opens up opportunities for entry into a variety of careers associated with the field of biomedical science. Throughout the programme specialist knowledge is steadily introduced in the areas of anatomy and physiology, disease biology, molecular pathology and cell biology. Building upon these core topics the course then focuses upon each of the main pathology disciplines, expanding your appreciation of the role of biomedical science in the understanding of disease presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and choice of patient treatment. An appreciation of good professional practice and the development of essential employability skills required for today’s competitive job market are also embedded in the course.

Important practical techniques that will be covered on the course include DNA analysis, antibiotic resistance, tissue identification, blood grouping and coagulation tests. In addition, you will have the opportunity to undertake an honours research project in your final year, allowing you to develop your skills further in an area of interest to you.

Opportunities exist for students on the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course to undertake work placements in an NHS hospital laboratory. Students who are successful in obtaining placements will be eligible to transfer to the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science.

Please note: Students cannot directly apply at admission for entry to this route. Students are only transferred to this route of study after successful completion of the competitive entry process. The number of placements is limited and therefore you cannot be guaranteed a place on this course

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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Wolverhampton

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Part-Time • 8 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
W75

University of Wolverhampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
W75

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DD

T Level
P

Core grade needs to be D or E

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

Equivalent experience. We can consider applicants with other qualifications or relevant experience so if you do not have 48 UCAS points, please make sure you outline this experience within your personal statement. This can also be assessed through an alternative assessment route such as an academic essay.

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)

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

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

The university recognises that many students have additional barriers in progression to university, whether this be through disability, as a care leaver, from an area of deprivation or another factor. The university wishes to provide additional support for these students through the contextual offer scheme. If you are eligible, the University will apply a contextual Admissions decision, in the form of a reduced offer letter by up to two grades or 16 UCAS tariff points.

English language requirements

As an EU or International applicant you will need to showcase your English language proficiency skills during your admissions process. The below qualifications are accepted for a number of courses, please be aware these scores are a guide on what is acceptable. http://wlv.ac.uk/english We have a suite of courses that require differing English language proficiency, these requirements are there to ensure that you have the correct ability to achieve your desired qualification with us. You will also need to check each individual course page for accuracy as our Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies courses require specific English qualifications prior to entry.https://www.wlv.ac.uk/english

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

For more information please visit the following: https://www.wlv.ac.uk/apply/funding-costs-fees-and-support/fees-and-costs/

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