BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, covering clinical diagnostics, microbiology, and pathology. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Data Analysis, Statistics, Clinical Skills, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year programme includes a foundation year and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), with an optional industry placement year and a supervised final-year research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points. Extra information We also welcome applications from students with few or no formal Level 3 qualifications who wish to return to education. You may be asked to attend an interview.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 114 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 47%
- Other Health Professionals: 24%
- Therapy professionals: 17%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Administrative occupations: 1%
- Find their work meaningful: 91%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 735 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 76%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Behaviour, Body and Biology
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Foundations of Science
- The Big Picture
- Student Success Modules
- Introduction to Biomedical Practice
- Genes, Cells and Microbes
- Biochemistry
- Introduction to Anatomy, Development and Research
- Student Success Modules
- Molecular Biology for Biomedical Scientists
- Cellular Pathology and Immunology
- Diagnostic Biochemistry
- Clinical Microbiology
- Bioanalytical Research and Techniques
- Clinical Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Genetics
- Biomedical Professional Practice and Laboratory Management
- Biology of Human Disease
- Clinical Immunology and Pharmacology
- Applied Science Major Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £40,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
87% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
86% 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church 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 Canterbury Christ Church University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.