BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Accreditation is provided by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology. A final-year research project allows for an extended investigation in a chosen subject area.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
A level: CDD including either a Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Physics), Sport, Psychology or Mathematics at grade D OR CCC including at least two subjects from the following areas: humanities, computing, art and design, English language or literature. IB: 80 Tariff points, typically H5, H4, H4 or 11 points from three HL subjects including HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6.
See the highest paying Nursing, Pharmacy & Allied Health degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- Molecules of Life
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- From Cells to Evolution
- Biomedical Science Practice
- Molecular Genetics
- Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist
- Drugs and Disease
- Immunology
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Research Project
- Pathogens and Disease
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Frontiers in Virology and Immunology
- Cancer Biology and Therapy
- Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Biology of Ageing
- Science Communication & Public Engagement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £30,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year at University of Kent do next?
88% 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 a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
85% 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 a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 71 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science with a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.