Biomedical Science with Science Foundation Year

Biomedical science is the study of the biological and chemical processes underlying human health and disease. It encompasses cell biology, genetics, physiology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and the technologies used to diagnose and monitor illness. Biomedical scientists are the professionals who analyse blood, tissue, and other samples in clinical laboratories, and their work underpins the diagnoses that guide patient treatment across every area of medicine.

The discipline sits at the intersection of fundamental biological research and clinical practice.

At the University of Lincoln, this four-year full-time programme includes an integrated science foundation year, providing a thorough grounding in biological and chemical sciences before you advance to more specialised biomedical study. The Department of Life Sciences provides an environment where excellence in teaching and research are highly valued, and you will have opportunities to pursue your scientific ambitions in a well-resourced setting. The programme includes a sandwich year with a work placement, as well as a year abroad, giving you professional laboratory experience and international study opportunities that significantly enrich your training.

Entry typically requires around 88 UCAS tariff points.

Biomedical science graduates work in NHS and private clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, medical research institutes, public health agencies, and the diagnostics industry. Many graduate with eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist, which is required for practice in NHS clinical laboratories. Postgraduate study in biomedical science, clinical biochemistry, haematology, or related disciplines is a common route for those wishing to specialise further.