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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Teesside University

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Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) course at Teesside University.

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: C904

Here's what Teesside University says about its Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) course.

Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. Biomedical science is the investigation of a wide range of subject areas to understand the cause, diagnosis and treatment of human disease. As a biomedical scientist you work in partnership with clinicians and other healthcare professionals, at the forefront of the NHS, private healthcare services and the biotechnology industry.

You undertake a broad range of clinical laboratory investigations in pathology, immunology and infectious disease control. You explore fundamental concepts of human anatomy and physiology, cell biology, pathology, biochemistry, genetics, immunology and microbiology. Employability skills include good laboratory practice, COSHH assessments, health and safety policies, the Human Tissue Act, quality assurance, and transferable skills including verbal and poster presentations, written reports, independent research and teamworking. You experience key clinical laboratory skills from accredited biomedical scientists from local hospital trusts and industrial partners.

You study at our Middlesbrough campus, but during your degree you could gain valuable experience at the National Horizons Centre at our Darlington campus. This £22.3m purpose-built biosciences research, education and training facility is a focal point for the growing regional biosciences community.

Top reasons to study this course

  • Experienced teaching team: learn in lab sessions delivered by internationally-recognised researchers with expertise in disciplines including cancer, dementia, asthma and infectious diseases. Our staff have expertise in biomedical science with academics and practitioners from local hospital trusts and biotechnology companies.
  • Research opportunities: Gain the opportunity to conduct a research project at our £22.3m National Horizons Centre.

After the course: The biomedical science degree gives you a strong foundation of knowledge in a diverse range of topics, presenting many career choices, including certified biomedical scientist, healthcare scientist or laboratory technician.

Opportunities to pursue a career in medicine or other clinical disciplines, such as pharmacy or as a physician associate are also open to you. Biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries welcome biomedical science graduates in research and development, quality assurance and sales. Publishing companies and the specialist press may also employ biomedical sciences graduates as writers or editors.

You may wish to continue your education by studying for a Master of Science (MSc), Master of Research (MRes) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Life and Physical Sciences

Location

Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time including foundation year

Subjects

• Biological sciences

Start date

September 15, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

How you will be assessed

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Teesside University reviews

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What uni life? I got some messages but they lack structure and were about collecting trash on streets

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I had other opportunities in the USA and Australia, but tried the UK and now I'm suffering.

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The quality of education is not existent. Lectures - slides with superficial information, level of primary school, not applicable level, poor, unpracticable and not useful. There is no depth, no engagement, and no real knowledge—just surface-level .ppt that only touches the basics. Basically you wil...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Teesside University students who took the Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

58%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

58%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

75%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

92%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

75%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

67%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

75%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

64%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

83%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

75%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

70%

low

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

73%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

75%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

50%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

75%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

55%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

50%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

64%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

58%

low

Student information

See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Biological sciences
Mode of study
Full-time21%Part-time79%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male26%
Where students come from
International24%UK76%
Student performance
First year dropout rate52%
Number of students85
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyD
MathematicsC
ChemistryB
GeographyC
SociologyB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Biosciences

Earnings

£26.3k

Third year after graduation

£30.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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You might already know what kind of course you're looking for... if you don't, just visit the Teesside University website and use the course search option to see what's on offer. Teesside University has a broad portfolio of programmes with specialisms in science, technology and engineering, as well as creativity, enterprise and digital innovation. The University also excels in health science and computing.

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