Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Sunderland
Key Course Facts
Course Description
This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course, with an integrated foundation year. Gain expertise in fields such as medical microbiology, immunology, haematology, pathophysiology and clinical biochemistry.
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 24 graduates of Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Sunderland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates of Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Sunderland
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £26500 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32500 | £17000 - £37500 | £21000 - £40000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biomedical Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24010 | £27000 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20530 - £26990 | £20500 - £34500 | £27500 - £44500 |
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What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Required skill level of job after 15 months
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Sunderland
| 30% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 20% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 5% | Caring personal services |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Assessment Methods
Study Time Distribution
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent)
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
The Integrated Foundation Year is specially designed to support you where you have just missed the grades required for direct entry onto a three-year degree, or if you have relevant work experience and are now looking to broaden your subject knowledge but want more time to develop study skills before starting your degree. Entry requirements are provided for guidance only and we may offer you an entrance interview which will help us determine your eligibility for your chosen degree. This enables us to consider making you an offer if you are perhaps a mature student who has been out of education for a period of time, or you have gained significant knowledge and skills through employment rather than traditional education. Eligible entry qualifications: 1. Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE or equivalent ), including Maths and English at grade C or above** and a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent) OR 2. Demonstrable evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills acquired from at least three years of post-school work experience. If you are unsure of whether you think you might be suitable for the course, please contact us! If you have studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade then you will need to achieve a grade 4 or above. Equivalent alternative qualifications are also accepted, such as Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you have not achieved a grade C in Maths and English we may be able to work with you to ensure that you are able to gain these in the first year of the course, depending on your experience.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year, BSc (Hons).
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Science with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
| EU | £13000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £13000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU applicants that hold EU settlement/pre-settlement will be charged £9250
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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About University of Sunderland
The University of Sunderland is a research education institution situated in the city of the same name, in the North East of England. The city’s main campus is City Campus, where students will find Murray Library, the majority of lecture halls, and their state-of-the-art sports facilities. In the Sir Tom Cowie campus, the facilities are specialised towards subjects such as the Social Sciences, Tourism, Law, Business, and also Computing and Engineering.
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