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Biomedical Science with Foundation

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Study BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation and learn about the inner workings of the human body and take part in world-class research through this strongly practical course.

The BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation is a four-year programme that includes a year of foundational study and leads directly into the three-year course.

Our BSc Biomedical Science course is IBMS accredited and developed in partnership with practising NHS laboratory scientists. This degree is specifically geared towards becoming a biomedical scientist, working in hospital and private clinical labs to help doctors diagnose and treat diseases. To work as a biomedical scientist in the UK, you'll need to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).erience.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/biological-sciences-ug/bsc-biomedical-science-with-foundation

Ways to study this course

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  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 10/2026

Application codes

Course code:
C742
Institution code:
R12

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Application codes

Course code:
C742
Institution code:
R12

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Historical entry grades data BETA

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Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

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DDD Most common
  1. BCC
  2. Highest grades
  3. DEE
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

93% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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55 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

91 Go onto work and study

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