Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Human Biosciences is an exciting branch of modern science, involving many disciplines and cutting-edge technologies. It is focused on human biology and health, providing a perfect springboard for a variety of careers within the growing life sciences sector.
Our degree is practice-led and designed to support you to develop a range of practical and analytical skills that are sought after by employers.
Why choose a foundation year course?
The BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year course has been specifically designed to support ...
Human Biosciences is an exciting branch of modern science, involving many disciplines and cutting-edge technologies. It is focused on human biology and health, providing a perfect springboard for a variety of careers within the growing life sciences sector.<br/><br/>Our degree is practice-led and designed to support you to develop a range of practical and analytical skills that are sought after by employers.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose a foundation year course?</strong><br/><br/>The BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences with a Foundation Year course has been specifically designed to support your transition to degree-level study in Life Sciences. As a student, you will undertake a foundation year of level 3 study, which has been designed as an introduction to your chosen degree course, providing opportunities for you to develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding. Your learning journey through your foundation year will provide a secure platform on which you can build throughout your academic career in higher education.<br/><br/>As part of the foundation year, you will explore and develop several essential academic, interpersonal and professional skills that will help you succeed in your future degree level studies.<br/><br/>On successful completion of your foundation year, you are guaranteed to progress on to the first year of the BSc (Hons) Human Biosciences degree. If you are interested in progressing on to one of our other Life Sciences degrees, this will be subject to space available on those courses and meeting the relevant entry requirements.<br/><br/><strong>Whats covered in this course?</strong> <br/><br/>Our Human Biosciences course encompasses several disciplines, including human anatomy and physiology, human nutrition and metabolism, human molecular genetics, infection and immunity, pharmacology and toxicology and science communication. These subjects play a huge role in healthcare provision and medical research, as well as underpinning the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. With input from industry and healthcare science, this course has been designed to help you develop important practical and scientific skills sought after by employers.<br/><br/>To further support your employability, you will have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year in an industrial or research setting between years two and three of the course, subject to availability. In the final year you will also undertake an independent research project under the guidance of one of our expert academic staff.<br/><br/>During year one, you will learn alongside students on our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science course. During years two and three you will study a Human Biosciences-specific curriculum, covering a greater variety of subjects with more optional modules in your final year compared with the IBMS-accredited BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science. These include human nutrition and metabolism, communicating science, biomaterials and tissue engineering, proteomics, and pharmacology and toxicology.<br/><br/>This gives you the opportunity to explore subjects which you may wish to build upon in your career, in roles in drug development and clinical trials, sales and marketing, or research, or through postgraduate level study for example in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Dietetics, or Medical Engineering.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
City South Campus, Edgbaston
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
1268
Institution Code
B25
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
80
Scottish Higher
80 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD)
Access to HE Diploma
Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with two other A Level/Level 3 equivalents. A certificate in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
80 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with two other A Level/Level 3 equivalents. A certificate in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.
Scottish Advanced Higher
80 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
80 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. National Diploma - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with one other A Level/Level 3 equivalent. A diploma in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Extended Certificate - accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, in combination with two other A Level/Level 3 equivalents. A certificate in any other subject will only be considered in combination with an A Level in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Environmental Science, or a level 3 equivalent. Excluded subjects: Psychology and Health and Social Care are not accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.
A level
C,D,D
80 UCAS Tariff points from three A Levels. Required subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Environmental Sciences at grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project
T Level
Pass overall (C or above on the core). All subjects considered
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,570 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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