BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year), a biomedical sciences degree featuring an integrated foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate study. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an optional placement year and an optional year abroad, and is IBMS-accredited. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Laboratory Skills, Introduction to Academic Skills, Numeracy for Medical Sciences, Biology for Medical Sciences, Chemistry for Medical Sciences, and History of Medicine. Year 2 develops core knowledge with Foundations in Therapeutics, Human Physiology and Anatomy, Key Skills in Medical Science, Introduction to Cell Biology, Applied Laboratory Sciences, and Chemistry and Biochemistry. Year 3 advances into specialized areas via Applied Biomedical Practicals, Professional Practice, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Blood Sciences, Infectious Sciences, and Cell and Molecular Pathology. Year 4 concludes with Medical Genetics and Genomics, Advanced Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Advanced Infectious Sciences, Advanced Blood Sciences, Biomedical Science in Practice, and a substantial independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
Offers are tariff based, 64 - 112 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels (including: AS-levels, General Studies) International Baccalaureate Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) BTEC Diplomas and Certificate are accepted Cambridge Technical Diplomas and Certificates are accepted City & Guilds Advanced Technical Diplomas are accepted Welsh Baccalaureate Scottish Highers Irish Leaving Certificate T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis. We also welcome applications from mature learners. Mature students and/or those with other qualifications are considered on individual merit
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 30%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modules
- Introduction to Laboratory Skills
- Introduction to Academic Skills
- Numeracy for Medical Sciences
- Biology for Medical Sciences
- Chemistry for Medical Sciences
- History of Medicine
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Applied Biomedical Practicals
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Blood Sciences
- Infectious Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Pathology
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Advanced Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Advanced Infectious Sciences
- Advanced Blood Sciences
- Research Project
- Biomedical Science in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £40,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at Bangor University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.