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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C90F
Biomedical Science with Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our practice-led degree offers a fascinating insight into human life processes, as well as disease and health within the human population. You will develop a range of practical and analytical skills using our state-of-the-art life sciences labs. Our aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a variety of Biomedical Science careers. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Biology
Chemistry for Health Sciences
Academic Skills and Scientific Communication
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Microbiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Haematology and Immunology
UCAS Code:C90F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD 80 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CDD (or equivalent). Required subjects: Science subject at A Level or level 3 equivalent, at grade C or above. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. Required subjects: One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics at Higher level. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £26,000 | £31,500 | £36,500 |
| 5 years | £30,000 | £36,500 | £45,500 |
UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
54%Working
9%Studying
14%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
82%Learning resources
90%Student voice
89%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Biomedical Science with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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