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University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B941
Biomedical Science with foundation year
University of Greater ManchesterBolton, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in health sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Our IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with foundation year course offers a comprehensive understanding of human biology from a medical perspective. You'll explore the causes of disease and the methods and technologies used to diagnose and treat disease. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 87% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Chemistry and Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Clinical Biochemistry
Microbiology and Immunology
Haematology and Blood Science
Histopathology and Tissue Analysis
Molecular Biology and Genetics
Clinical Laboratory Practice and Diagnostic Techniques
UCAS Code:B941
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 65 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,500
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000
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 — University of Greater Manchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £25,000 | £34,000 |
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▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
53%Working
19%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
96%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
99%Assessment and feedback
95%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
97%Learning resources
96%Student voice
96%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of Greater Manchester
University of Greater Manchester offers Biomedical Science with foundation year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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