Foundation

Health and Life Sciences Foundation

Leads to 168 degrees at 7 universities.

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Overview

A foundation year at the university's own international study centre, for students whose school qualifications do not yet meet direct entry. It is taught on campus and leads to the first year of a named degree.

It leads to 168 degrees, at Cardiff University, Kingston University, Leeds Beckett University, Royal Holloway, University of London, University of Bath, University of Leeds and University of Surrey.

At Cardiff University

22 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry MBioChem (Hons)
  • Biochemistry with Professional Training Year BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences MBiol (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences with Professional Training Year BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences MBiomed (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences with Professional Training Year BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry with a Placement Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Dental Surgery BDS (Hons)
  • Medical Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Medicine MBBCh (Hons)
  • Optometry MOptom (Hons)
  • Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with Professional Placement Year BSc (Hons)

At Kingston University

13 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Science with Hazards and Disasters BSc (Hons)
  • Forensic Science BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Science BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Science with Regulatory Affairs BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science (Nutrition) BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)

At Leeds Beckett University

15 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Adult Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Counselling & Mental Health BSc (Hons)
  • Dietetics BSc (Hons)
  • Mental Health Nursing BSc (Hons)
  • Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Physical Education BA (Hons)
  • Physical Education with Outdoor Education BA (Hons)
  • Science of Sport Performance BSc (Hons)
  • Social Care, Justice and Recovery BSc (Hons)
  • Social Work BA (Hons)
  • Sport & Exercise Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Sport & Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
  • Sports & Exercise Therapy BSc (Hons)
  • Working with Children, Young People & Families BA (Hons)

At Royal Holloway, University of London

28 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Biology BSc (Hons)
  • Biology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Ecology & Conservation with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Geology BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Genetics BSc (Hons)
  • Genetics with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Geography BSc (Hons)
  • Geology BSc (Hons)
  • Geology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Health Studies BSc (Hons)
  • Medical Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Medical Biochemistry with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)
  • Physical Geography BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology, Clinical and Cognitive Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology, Clinical and Mental Health Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology, Lifespan and Developmental Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology, Social and Applied Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Zoology BSc (Hons)
  • Zoology with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

At University of Bath

22 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry MBiochem (Hons)
  • Biology BSc (Hons)
  • Biology MBiol (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences MBiomed (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry for Drug Discovery BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry for Drug Discovery MChem (Hons)
  • Chemistry MChem (Hons)
  • Chemistry with Management BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry with Management MSci (Hons)
  • Health and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
  • Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Natural Sciences MSci (Hons)
  • Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmacology MPharmacol (Hons)
  • Pharmacy MPharm (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science MSci (Hons)
  • Sport Management and Coaching BSc (Hons)

At University of Leeds

44 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Advanced Psychology MPsyc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biochemistry MBiol (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) MBiol (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences MBiol (Hons)
  • Biology BSc (Hons)
  • Biology MBiol (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Sciences MBiol (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry MChem (Hons)
  • Chemistry with AI BSc (Hons)
  • Ecology and Conservation Biology BSc (Hons)
  • Ecology and Conservation Biology MBiol (Hons)
  • Enrviromental Geoscience BSc (Hons)
  • Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
  • Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Food Science and Nutrition MSci (Hons)
  • Food Science BSc (Hons)
  • Food Science MSci (Hons)
  • Genetics BSc (Hons)
  • Genetics MBiol (Hons)
  • Geography BSc (Hons)
  • Geology BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)
  • Microbiology BSc (Hons)
  • Microbiology MBiol (Hons)
  • Natural Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Natural Sciences MNatSci (Hons)
  • Neuroscience BSc (Hons)
  • Neuroscience MBiol (Hons)
  • Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Nutrition MSci (Hons)
  • Pharmacology BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmacology MBiol (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Psychology with Education BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Sustainability and Environmental Management BSc (Hons)
  • Zoology BSc (Hons)
  • Zoology MBiol (Hons)

At University of Surrey

24 degrees are open from this pathway:

  • Biochemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry MChem
  • Chemistry with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
  • Chemistry with Forensic Investigation MChem
  • Food Science and Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
  • Medicinal Chemistry MChem
  • Microbiology BSc (Hons)
  • Midwifery (Registered Midwife) BSc (Hons)
  • Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Adult Nursing) BSc (Hons)
  • Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Children and Young People Nursing) BSc (Hons)
  • Nursing Studies (Registered Nurse Mental Health Nursing) BSc (Hons)
  • Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (Hons)
  • Nutrition BSc (Hons)
  • Paramedic Science BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences BSc (Hons)
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences MSci (Hons)
  • Psychology BSc (Hons)
  • Sport and Exercise Science BSc (Hons)
  • Veterinary Biosciences BSc (Hons)
  • Veterinary Medicine and Science BVMSci (Hons)

Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

To work as a biomedical scientist in an NHS laboratory the course must be IBMS accredited and you must complete a registration portfolio, so check both before applying. Without that route the degree still leads into research, industry and diagnostics.

Roles graduates go into

  • Biomedical scientist, once registered
  • Laboratory or research scientist
  • Clinical trials associate
  • Quality and validation scientist
  • Medical laboratory assistant
  • Technical specialist for diagnostics suppliers

Where they work

  • NHS pathology laboratories
  • Private diagnostics providers
  • Pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
  • Research institutes and universities
  • Public health laboratories
After the course

HCPC registration through an IBMS accredited degree and a completed registration training portfolio.

Fees and funding

Where you can study it

7 universities run this course

Entry terms differ between departments. An adviser will tell you which of these you are a realistic candidate for.

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