Biology with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Biomedical science is the fundamental building block of medical practice. Without a deep understanding of the body, healthcare practitioners cannot diagnose and treat illnesses and diseases, such as cancer. At Kent, we equip you with the skill set you need for a successful career within the world of biomedical science or beyond.
Foundation Year
This is an excellent conversion course for applicants who don't meet the academic requirements for direct entry but have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships and the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.
We have several scholarships for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Foundation
Compulsory modules
- Foundation Biology
- Foundation Chemistry
- Scientific Methods and Data Handling
- Scientific Methods and Academic Skills Development
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
- The Molecules of Life
- Enzymes and Introduction to Metabolism
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- Skills for Bioscientists
- Biodiversity of Life
- Genetics and Evolution
- Biosciences Academic Advising and Skills Development I
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Frontiers in Cell Biology
- Immunology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- Developing as an Independent Researcher
- Animal Form and Function
- Plant Form and Function
- The Microbial World
- Biosciences Academic Advising and Skills Development II
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Research Project
- The Cell Cycle
- Applied Microbiology
- Biosciences Academic Advising and Skills Development III
Program Outcome
Accreditation
Our Biomedical Science degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). Our four-year Biomedical Science with a sandwich-year Program has Advanced Accreditation. Students graduating from RSB recognised courses are eligible for associate membership and are entitled to two years’ membership at half price.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities, and problem-solving.
Our dedicated Careers and Employability team is here to support you with a range of workshops to develop your skills and confidence at every stage of your degree. Plus there’s advice and support to prepare you for placements and life after you graduate from Kent.