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Biomedical Science (with a Foundation Year)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 1 October 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Our UK Foundation Years offer the opportunity for Home students who don’t meet our standard entry grades to prepare for a STEM degree at Lancaster University.
You’ll study your Foundation Year at the Lancaster University School of Mathematics, based at our delivery partner, Cardinal Newman College in Preston. However, with accommodation on Lancaster University’s campus and access to all our facilities, you’ll still be fully involved in university life.
Our Foundation Years will follow the same semester dates as Lancaster University, with taught sessions taking place at Cardinal Newman College on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesdays will not carry any formal teaching hours, but might be utilised for project or practical work on site at Lancaster University or remotely.
The teaching day will run from 10am to 4pm, with free transport from our Lancaster campus to Cardinal Newman College provided four days a week during term time. Foundation Year students travel from the Lancaster University campus to the Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM), located at Cardinal Newman College in Preston, four days a week during their first year. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will progress onto their chosen degree pathway with all study then taking place on the Lancaster University campus.
A free coach service is provided for students, departing from the Lancaster campus and travelling directly to LUSoM. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes each way.
Students travel independently (unsupervised) on this service, similar to how many university students commute to placements or partner institutions. The coach is organised specifically for Lancaster students attending LUSoM, making the journey straightforward and reliable.
Timetables and pick-up details are shared with students at the start of the academic year so they can plan their day easily.
Timetabled sessions for Foundation Year students will be structured to incorporate elements of university-style learning, to include a combination of taught sessions, group work, problem-based learning and project work.
You will study three modules linked to your chosen degree during the year. Your timetable will include a combination of compulsory and optional STEM based modules, which will reflect your chosen degree pathway.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- 1 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:
- B99F
- Institution code:
- L14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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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:
- B99F
- Institution code:
- L14
- Campus name:
- Main Site
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
This should include Biology, and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to meet the subject requirements.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 27
27 points overall with 14 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 4 in Biology HL and 4 in one further HL science subject from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Only accepted alongside A levels in relevant subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics grade 6/B, GCSE English Language grade 4/C.
We will also look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.
We do have flexibility when considering GCSE requirements. Please visit our website for more details.
T Level
Only accepted alongside A levels in relevant subjects
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.
Scottish Higher
We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject. If you do not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone, we will consider a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers in separate subjects. Please contact our Admissions team for more information.
You can find full details of our entry requirements and the application process on our website. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/
Additional entry requirements
- We do have some flexibility when considering your application. If you do not meet the entry requirements given here, please feel free to contact us, and we will be happy to explore whether we can still consider you. Our entry requirements information will tell you the subjects you will need for entry to this course, but please note that the modules on the foundation year have their own pre-requisites. Please see our website for more information.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with at least 6.0 in each element |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 87 | with 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 19 in Speaking, and 22 in Writing. For tests taken after 21 January 2026, we require 4.5 overall with at least 4 in each element. |
| PTE Academic | 58 | with at least 50 in each element |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | 176 overall with at least 169 in each element |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Level C1 | 176 overall with at least 169 in each element |
| Trinity ISE | Distinction | ISE II with a minimum of Distinction in each element |
https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/entry-requirements/undergraduate-english-requirements/
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.
At Lancaster, we are committed to widening access to higher education for all. As part of this we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications, taking into account exceptional circumstances and potential as much as we can. For more information on our contextual admissions, and other widening participation activity such as the Lancaster Access Programme, please visit our website.
International entry requirements
This course is only available to Home students. If you are an International student, you might be interested in our International Foundation programme. https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/foundation-and-pre-masters-programmes/
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
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 information about fees and funding please visit www.lancaster.ac.uk/fees.
Course contact details
Admissions Office UG
Email:ugadmissions@lancaster.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)1524 592028
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