BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, exploring the biological mechanisms underlying the nervous system and human health. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme runs for four years full-time and includes a final-year Research Project involving independent investigation and hypothesis testing. Modules cover areas such as Cellular Biology, Clinical Genetics, Clinical Immunology, and Diagnostic Molecular Biology, providing grounding across the biomedical sciences.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 55%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 52%
- West Midlands: 22%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 8%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Professional Practice
- Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
- Study Skills and Research
- Biomedical Science
- Cellular Biology
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Organisms and their Environments
- Introduction to Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Chemistry of Life
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Concepts of Human Health and Wellbeing
- Clinical Genetics
- Research and Practical Methods
- Introduction to Biomedical Science
- Cellular Pathology
- Microbiology
- Clinical Immunology
- Diagnostic Molecular Biology
- The Cell
- Haematology and transfusion science
- Research Project
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Research and Professional Practice in Biomedical Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £41,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
90% 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 University of Derby?
84% 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 University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Derby 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 University of Derby?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.