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Medical Bioscience

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
University Campus North Lincolnshire
Awarded by:
University of Hull
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2025-20262026-20272027-2028
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Course summary

Are you interested in medicine, science and health related topics? Do current medical issues such as COVID-19 and genetic engineering spark your interest? Do you want to learn more within this field? Then our Medical Bioscience programmes could be just right for you.

The FdSc and BSc Medical Bioscience programmes have a significant number of industry relevant practical lessons and skills are developed in scientific and clinical settings. These support learners to develop practical skills that are required by a variety of roles within the sector.

Theoretical content supports practical lessons and covers a wide range of topics within Medical Bioscience, this provides students with underpinning knowledge in key areas and helps inform career and/or further study choices.

Careers leading on from these programmes include; Analytical Support Chemist, Technical Support Scientist, Microbiology Support Scientist, Process Development Technologist, Laboratory Assistant, Senior Laboratory Technician, Assistant Scientist, Technical Specialist (Scientist), Quality Control Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Co-ordinator, Technical Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Analyst, Laboratory Research Assistant, Science Teacher, Medical Writer, Pharmaceutical Development/Sales and Charity/Support Work.

This course is particularly relevant to people already working in, or looking to develop a career within scientific/medical research/laboratories. If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Course progression routes could include the BSc Medical Bioscience or BSc Education with Biological Science upon completion of the FdSc Medical Bioscience. After completing the BSc in Medical Bioscience, learners could progress onto the following Masters degrees; MSc Translational Oncology – University of Sheffield, MSc Biomedical Sciences – University of Hull, MSc Pharmacology, MSc One Health – University of Lincoln.

Modules

Course Modules

This course includes the following compulsory modules that all students complete:

Level 4

  • Introduction to Medical Biosciences
  • Foundation Cell Biology
  • Fundamental Genetics
  • Microbiology – Principles and Applications
  • Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Academic and Professional Skills

Level 5

  • Emerging Trends and Innovations in Medical Bioscience
  • Immunology in Human Health and Disease
  • Neurobiology
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Essential Molecular Biology
  • Advanced Academic and Professional Skills

All modules are 20 credits.
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Campus North Lincolnshire

Study options

  • Foundation Degree in Science • Full-Time • 2 Years
  • Foundation Degree in Science • Part-Time • 3 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
N64

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Application codes

Institution code:
N64

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

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 32

32 UCAS points from A level or equivalent qualifications, significant experience within the sector OR Access to Higher Education, for example.

We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.

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Fees and funding

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

Fees for the 27/28 cycle are to be confirmed.

Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment)

There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:

  • Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Trips and enhancement opportunities

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