Biomedical Sciences (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences?

• Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease
• Understand the theories, concepts and principles relevant to different disciplines in biomedical sciences as well as the wider application of these to address societal needs
• Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in biomedical sciences and how to conduct your own biomedical science research
• Explore different techniques for developing medicines and how they are used to treat illness in the human body in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. 
• Complete a 30-week placement in year three to experience some essential and fascinating insights for your future career
• Within 15 months of graduating, 96% of our students are in employment or further study

Biomedical sciences form an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. It is a broad-based science degree which studies the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.

Career opportunities in Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical science is a rapidly growing area of study and graduates are highly sought after by a diverse range of organisations, not only medical, but those involved in other scientific and related technical research and development. 

We expect most of our graduates will want to progress their particular area of interest, either by making an original contribution to knowledge in their field by further postgraduate study, or by working in a diagnostic, pharmaceutical or research organisation. 

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. 

Foundation year entry requirements for September 2026: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

For September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading, or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2026 entry:

• China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
• France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
• Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
• India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
• Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
• Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%