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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year)
University of Staffordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) course at University of Staffordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,E
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,950 per year |
| Scotland | £5,950 per year |
| Wales | £5,950 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,950 per year |
| Channel Islands | £5,950 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B908
Here's what University of Staffordshire says about its Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) course.
Biomedical scientists are leading the fight against disease and their work touches on the lives of virtually everyone in the UK.
Whether analysing blood samples, examining tissues at molecular level or monitoring the effects of a major virus, their results provide the basis for 70% of all diagnoses within the NHS. Doctors rely on their expertise every day to treat patients.
Now’s your chance to make a difference by joining the scientists who are winning the battle against global health challenges.
Our top-rated Biomedical Science degree will also equip you with the knowledge and practical skills for a variety of other exciting and rewarding careers.
It could take you into research and development, the life sciences industry, technical sales, medical writing or education, or become a springboard into graduate medicine and other specialist fields.
From day one on the course, you’ll be treated as a University scientist and not just a student. You’ll be part of our active research community and will work with experts on live projects.
Our academics will be there to support you every step of the way and nurture your passion for science.
We focus on applied learning, with real-world challenges and plenty of opportunities to put your skills into action. You could be investigating a new technology, analysing cancer cells or scouring data to find crucial evidence.
Modules cover everything from genetics to diagnostic pathology, current advances and bioethics. You will also undertake an in-depth research project.
We offer guaranteed work placements and you can choose to complete these with a wide variety of employers locally, nationally or abroad.
Our Biomedical Science courses are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science. This means our graduates meet the educational standards required when registering as a biomedical scientist.
Your skills will be highly sought after by employers.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Location
Sixth Form College, Stoke on Trent | Stoke-on-Trent
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Foundation Year: Academic and Digital Skills; Applied Science; Biology; Maths and Data Handling; Chemistry; Communicating Science Project Year 1: Practical Skills for Life Scientists; Developing Research and Professional Identity; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Genetics and Diversity; Disease, Health and Environment Year 2: Applied Scientific Practice (Advanced Skills); Global Issues and Professional Development; Health and Disease (Development and Detection); Interventions and Disease Management Year 3 Core: Life Science Research Project; Current Advances and Bioethics; Diagnostic Pathology Year 3 Optional: Genomics and Bioinformatics; Molecular Pharmacology; Toxicology; Applied Parasitology and Medical Entomology; Microbial Genomes and Pathogenesis; Integrated Biology of Disease; The Brain; Managing the Natural World; Conservation Biology; Medical Immunology and Immunotherapy; Cancer Biology and Regenerative Medicine.
University of Staffordshire reviews
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2nd year student
Good facilities.rnHave not used enough to comment.
1 year ago
2nd year student
LRV have raves and nights out, but I have not attended any. rnNot much to do in the general area.rn
1 year ago
2nd year student
Expensive shops and food
1 year ago
2nd year student
Support academically is little to none.rnWelfare support is poor
1 year ago
2nd year student
Science centre is good with great laboratories.rnCatalyst building looks new, but catering let's it down significantly.rnSome buildings have rooms with no windows or air conditioning, which is not a nice room to have lectures in.rnOverall, decent campusrn
1 year ago
2nd year student
I feel that I am not being taught the content efficiently.rnThe course feels incomplete and inconsistency with the teaching methods and that no effort it being made to support struggling students.
1 year ago
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 University of Staffordshire students who took the Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
74%
low
Teaching on my course
74%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
73%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
80%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
77%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
53%
low
Assessment and feedback
53%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
63%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
70%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
50%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
23%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
57%
low
Academic support
52%
low
Academic support
52%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
40%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
63%
low
Organisation and management
47%
low
Organisation and management
47%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
52%
low
How well organised is your course?
43%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
Learning resources
70%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
73%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
57%
low
Student voice
61%
low
Student voice
61%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
46%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
72%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Staffordshire. These students are taking Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Staffordshire graduates who took Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
5%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Staffordshire graduates who took Biomedical Science ( with a foundation year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First 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 a foundation year).
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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