Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)

Highlights: Our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and designed in collaboration with local NHS clinical laboratories. The foundation year prepares you for degree-level study, developing your knowledge of medical sciences together with essential academic, research, and laboratory skills. Excellent facilities include well-equipped cell and molecular research laboratories, a Category 2 pathogen lab and state-of-the-art human anatomy suite with a 3D anatomy visualization and virtual dissection tool. We're ranked 8th in the UK for Teaching Quality for Biomedical Sciences (NSS 2025) and our programme and teaching staff have been shortlisted for national awards (IBMS and AGCAS). Wide range of career opportunities - our graduates work in NHS pathology laboratories, in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, food science, public health, forensic science and the armed forces. Flexibility to move to Medical Science or Pharmacology degrees after the first year of the standard degree course if interests change. Course Overview: If you do not have the necessary qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements to begin the standard three-year degree, our IBMS-accredited Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) degree provides an alternative route into undergraduate study. It equips you with a basic understanding of the anatomical, biological, and chemical principles that underpin the field of medical sciences - essential to progress to the first year of our BSc Biomedical Science. The additional year better prepares you both for higher level study and a career as a modern biomedical scientist. As well as the fundamentals of good laboratory practice you will learn core academic and numeracy skills, such as drafting essays, referencing your work, statistics, data handling and interrogation. Learning within the medical sciences at Bangor is very much hands-on, grounded in the real-world experiences of lecturers and driven by the latest scientific research. Our own expertise includes investigation into the causes of cancer and genetic aspects of birth defects, and the design of new therapies and methods to control tropical diseases. With access to innovative lab facilities, you will be taught by scientific and clinical staff from local hospitals as well as academics at the forefront of research into the causes of cancer, autoimmune disease, antibiotic resistance, and a host of other healthcare issues. Read more Course options International Experience Year What is the International Experience Year? Take your studies to the next level and graduate with ‘International Experience' in your degree title. This degree offers an optional additional International Experience Year, giving you the chance to spend a year abroad. Why choose an International Experience Year? Expand your horizons and gain a fresh perspective by living and learning in a different country Boost your career prospects by graduating with international experience and intercultural skills Choose your adventure from a range of exciting destinations and partner universities to find your perfect fit. Is there language support? If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be language courses available for you at Bangor and in your host university to improve your language skills. Is the International Experience Year for you? You'll have the chance to explore the International Experience Year option after starting your course at Bangor. We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to Explore the World? Discover more about the International Experience Year option, read about the studying and working abroad options on the Student Exchanges section of our website. Part-Time Study Balancing your personal and professional life while pursuing higher education doesn't have to be a dream. At Bangor University, many of our…

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £21,000

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £21,000

September 2026

Medicine UCAS deadline

• Bangor, United Kingdom