BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences with Foundation, incorporating Neuroscience. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme holds IBMS accreditation, created in collaboration with NHS laboratory scientists. The final year includes an 11-week biomedical research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: See entry requirements IB: 30 – for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science 24 – for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level If you would like to receive personalised advice on your eligibility for our Foundation courses, please ask us a question .
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What students say
Based on about 95 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 31 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 69%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 19%
- South East: 37%
- South West: 16%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation Chemistry 1
- Academic and Scientific Skills: Foundations for Tackling Global Challenges 1
- Foundation Chemistry 2
- Health, Disease and Society
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Human Pathology
- Human Reproduction and Development in Health and Disease
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Research and Professional Skills
- Haematology and Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
- Research Project
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Pathogens
- Cancer and Cell Communication
- Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Endocrinology
- Clinical skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation at University of Reading do next?
82% 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 at University of Reading?
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 at University of Reading?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation at University of Reading?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.