BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation

The BSc Biomedical Sciences with Foundation course at the University of Reading offers a comprehensive study, extending your knowledge and skills in the biomedical sciences. Designed with a foundation year, the course is ideal for students who need extra science qualifications or to improve their grades to go on to study a BSc course.Course Content: The Foundation Year in Biomedical Sciences offers a thorough grounding in biomedical science, which will form the basis of your future studies. The main BSc course allows students to gain a deep understanding of human health and disease, complemented by optional modules that cover specialist areas in detail. Also, practical work forms a key component of the course, providing hands-on laboratory experience.Key Modules: Various important modules are covered in this course which allows students to explore the principles of biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and microbiology. Students also study infection and immunity and investigate the central role that genetic information plays in life processes.Accreditations: The BSc Biomedical Sciences course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).Future Careers: Graduates of this program typically progress into careers within medical laboratories, diagnostic labs, the pharmaceutical industry, medical sales/management, research institutions, and the public health sector. Some graduates also opt for further study in scientific research or medicine.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.