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Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year)

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • October 2027
  • Undergraduate
Colchester Campus
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Course summary

What is the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year)?

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) is a four-year degree.

You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the three-year version, starting the course with a Foundation Year gives you a supported step up to university study.

Why this course

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (including Foundation Year) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.

Year Zero prepares you with the skills and confidence needed to progress into your first year and continue on to a full undergraduate degree programme.

In Year One, you’ll participate in Science Week at Public Health England (PHE) in Colindale. In Year Two, you can visit hospitals in the Eastern Region and beyond. In your Final Year, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.

You’ll graduate on the path to a career as a biomedical scientist or medical researcher.

Who should apply

  • Future biomedical scientists

  • Students wanting to work in the NHS

  • Those aiming to advance medical research

  • Future students of postgraduate medicine

Modules

Course Modules

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Colchester Campus

Study options

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

Start dates

  • October 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
BD00
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
BD00
Institution code:
E70
Campus name:
Colchester Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

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To include 2 full A-levels (or equivalent), one of which must be in a Science or Mathematics.

For this course we require either

Level 3 (i.e. A-level, BTEC, etc.) scientific study. Considered science subjects from all qualifications include Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Maths, Geography, Sports Science and Applied Science.

or

Two GCSEs from Chemistry, Physics, and Biology at grade B/6 (or equivalent). Other science-related GCSE subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All applicants must also hold GCSE Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). We may be able to consider a pass in an OFQUAL regulated Level 2 Functional Skills Maths where you cannot meet the requirements for Maths at GCSE level. However, you are advised to try to retake GCSE Mathematics if possible as this will better prepare you for university study and future employment.

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Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

For our Essex Pathways courses we will consider your whole application before making a decision, regardless of your educational background and grades. If you need any advice please contact our Admissions team.

Learn more on the University of Essex website

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.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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.

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