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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1268

Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Human Biosciences is an exciting branch of modern science, involving many disciplines and cutting-edge technologies. It is focused on human biology and health, providing a perfect springboard for a variety of careers within the growing life sciences sector. Our degree is practice-led and designed to support you to develop a range of practical and analytical skills that are sought after by employers. 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 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry
Biology and Cell Structure
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry Essentials
Academic Skills and Scientific Communication
Microbiology and Infection
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Laboratory Techniques and Data Analysis
UCAS Code:1268
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD

80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels. Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Environmental Sciences at grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project

International Baccalaureate

24 points

Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,000£28,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%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

Broad subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
90%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
87%
Student voice
85%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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