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Biomedicine and Health Science with Foundation Year

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Course summary

  • Explore fundamental life science, from atoms, molecules, cells and organ systems

  • Study disease-screening methodologies and health interventions in populations

  • Research novel cutting-edge treatments, biotherapeutics and cellular therapies

  • Understand how basic science is translated into approved novel therapeutics

  • Take an optional placement year to gain valuable experience in a real-world setting

The BSc (Hons) Biomedicine and Health Science degree provides you with a sound understanding of the fundamentals of life science and how novel therapies are developed. You will focus on both non-pharmacological interventions and those that are dependent on the biotechnology revolution. You will appreciate the majority of new therapies are based on recombinant DNA technology – plus modified cellular and bespoke therapies.

For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biomedicine-and-Health-Science-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time

Professional bodies

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

  • Royal Society of Biology

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • Placement (mandatory) • 5 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Application codes

Institution code:
S21

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff 64

This must include at least 24 (Grade D) from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

DDE at A Level.
MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.
Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.

Access to HE Diploma

Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent

https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biomedicine-and-Health-Science-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
TOEFL (iBT)79Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17
Cambridge English AdvancedCListening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162
PTE Academic52Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51

If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. https://www.shu.ac.uk/Courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biomedicine-and-Health-Science-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time/2024

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050
EU & International£18900

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

Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations

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