Course Summary

A number of our degrees are also offered with an additional foundation year (Year 0). Whether you are a school-leaver or someone considering returning to study but don’t have the entry requirements for your chosen subject, a foundation year course may be just what you’re looking for. A foundation year is the first year of a four year programme which: •provides an introduction not only to study at University but also to your chosen subject •offers you a highly supportive environment where you can develop the self-confidence, knowledge, skills and understanding for further study. Biomedical Science focusses on the function of cells, organs and systems in the human body. At Canterbury Christ Church University, our Biomedical Science Course has been designed to provide you with a broad understanding of the scientific basis of both human health and disease, and to help you learn the critical scientific skills that you need to allow you to succeed in a rapidly changing employment environment. This will provide you with a gateway to life-long learning about issues that will really matter to our shared future The course emphasises the development of practical and employment-relevant skills in our newly opened, state-of-the-art laboratories. It offers you the opportunity to receive expert teaching that is informed by and involves you in research in a variety of core topics specifically relevant to human form, function and disease. You will learn how to apply this theoretical scientific knowledge base to active research areas that address contemporary challenges in society. You may also have the option to supplement your degree with an integrated Masters, and/or a work placement in either an academic or industrial environment. Several medically related disciplines are covered in this course, including anatomy and physiology, histology, genetics, biochemistry and microbiology. On completion of your degree, you could follow any one of a wide variety of future graduate-entry career paths. Major employment areas for Biomedical Science graduates include the NHS and the wider healthcare sector, sales and marketing of healthcare and diagnostic products, diagnostic and clinical laboratories, and research and development for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical devices and laboratory instrumentation industries. Alternatively, you may also choose to continue to further study such as postgraduate medicine or you may choose to study towards a Masters or a PhD.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: B10F

Institution code: C10

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 68%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 75%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14500.0 Year 1
International 14500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The fees above are for the 2022/23 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2022/23. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2022/23 Overseas tuition fees for International students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2022/23 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding

Provider information

North Holmes Road
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Canterbury
CT1 1QU

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