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Biomedical Science (Including Foundation Year)

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Pontypridd
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

If you don’t have the right qualifications to start our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science degree, or if you want to gain more confidence in higher level work, you could opt to start your studies with a Foundation Year. You’ll start by completing a Foundation Year, which provides well structured support, allowing you to develop your scientific skills and knowledge.

Biomedical Science is an exciting, interdisciplinary subject exploring the normal functioning of the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole organism levels and how understanding these processes enables breakthroughs in the treatment of human disease and improvements to health.

Placing significant emphasis on laboratory techniques and scientific communication from writing labs reports, critical evaluation of scientific data and solving research problems, this biomedical science course provides essential skills required for a wide range of scientific careers.

Our Biology degrees are based in our Glyntaff campus. USW Glyntaff is surrounded by green open spaces. Our students say they love the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful views.

Home to our health, nursing, police, sport and science students, Glyntaff has state-of-the-art facilities including the latest science laboratories. You will also find a library, two cafes and a free regular shuttle bus to USW Treforest.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Pontypridd

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B903
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Foundation

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

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.

Application codes

Course code:
B903
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Pontypridd
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

To include a relevant subject Science and to exclude General Studies.

A level - DD

To include a relevant subject Science and to exclude General Studies.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

In a relevant Science subject.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in Science with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - D

We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a second subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level - Pass (D or E)

Passing the Science T Level with Pass (D or E in the Core).

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

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