BSc Biomedical Science with foundation year and placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with foundation year and placement, a biosciences degree focused on human health, laboratory investigation, and disease diagnosis. Core topics include Fieldwork, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a foundation year designed to build essential academic capabilities for undergraduate study. The course begins with Year 0, featuring the compulsory module Foundation Year For Biosciences, which supports the transition into degree-level study by covering fundamental biological processes and academic skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC / Required subjects: a science subject. IB: 29 / Required subjects: a science subject HL4/SL6. BTEC: MMM in Applied Science.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 540 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 14%
- South East: 64%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Year For Biosciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,000. 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 and placement at University of Surrey 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 and placement at University of Surrey?
91% 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 and placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science with foundation year and placement at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.