BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year is a four-year undergraduate healthcare science degree that applies biological and chemical principles to clinical medical situations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. The course includes an optional placement year and a compulsory foundation year designed for students who do not meet direct entry requirements. Year 0 establishes fundamental concepts through Biological Principles, Chemical Principles, Scientific Methods, Professional Communications, Data Handling, and Science for Health. Year 1 introduces key bioscience foundations via Genetics, Molecules to Microbes, Human Anatomy, Biomedical Skills, Professional Practice, and Cell Biology. Year 2 develops diagnostic and experimental understanding through Clinical and Molecular Genetics, Medical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion, Pathophysiology, Translational Research Skills, and Human Physiology. Year 3 advances specialist knowledge with Medical and Public Health Microbiology, Cell Pathology, Applied Biomedical Science, Clinical Immunology, a Research Project, Cancer: Bench to Bedside, and Human Genetics. Optional modules in the final year include Advances In Pathophysiology and Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 points A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points. At least one full A level is required. BTEC: MPP T level: Pass (D or E on the core). Must have passed all components. Health, Healthcare Science and Science are accepted subjects. Access To Higher Education: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points from at least one at Higher Level. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points from at least one at Higher Level. IB: 26 points.
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What students say
Based on about 154 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 337 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 50%
- Therapy professionals: 17%
- Other Health Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 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
- Biological Principles
- Chemical Principles
- Scientific Methods
- Professional Communications
- Data Handling
- Science for Health
- Genetics
- Molecules to Microbes
- Human Anatomy
- Biomedical Skills
- Professional Practice
- Cell Biology
- Clinical and Molecular Genetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion
- Pathophysiology
- Translational Research Skills
- Human Physiology
- Medical and Public Health Microbiology
- Cell Pathology
- Applied Biomedical Science
- Clinical Immunology
- Research Project
- Cancer: Bench to Bedside
- Human Genetics
- Advances In Pathophysiology
- Biochemistry of Drugs and Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Healthcare science.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
86% 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 Salford?
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 Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.