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This course is for anyone who is interested in chemistry or biology and seeking a career in science, but does not have the qualifications for direct entry on to a science-based degree.

You can still learn about how the human body works how vaccines protect us from disease how to design and synthesise new drug molecules and more, while working with cutting-edge laboratory equipment.

Youll also develop skills that will help you find work in a range of industries from NHS or government laboratories to private pharmaceutical companies.

Foundation Degree with Foundation Year Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

This course combines knowledge across pharmacology, microbiology, immunology, genetics, biomaterials, and medicinal and organic chemistry.

As you progress through your foundation year, youll enhance your confidence with scientific practice and knowledge by studying biology and chemistry modules in addition to mathematics and academic skills.

Once you complete your Foundation Year, youll be eligible to progress on to the Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Foundation Degree, when you will study specialist modules.

Youll work with microbes, synthesise and analyse chemicals, and perhaps discover something new as you gain an understanding and appreciation of the chemistry and biochemistry of drug molecules: their design, synthesis and behaviour in the body.

Youll develop an understanding of the science of human life, health and disease at the molecular, cellular, system, organismal and environmental level and learn about microbial processes and applications, including the opportunities for humans to exploit and benefit from these.

What's next

Upon completion of this Foundation Degree, you can progress to study for a ‘top-up year and gain a full BSc (Hons) Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree or graduate with a Foundation Degree and move into employment.

Examples of areas where our graduates have found employment include: NHS careers, teaching, food safety, technical support roles in academic, government or private laboratories, specialist scientific sales and marketing.

Recent BSc graduates have progressed to careers such as Assistant Research Practitioner at the Manchester Eye Hospital, laboratory work for a global company specialising in clinical trials, a neurology technician in the NHS as well as roles in the teaching and legal professions. Many of our graduates go on to further study such as Physician Associate Studies, Medical Microbiology, Paramedic Science, Cognitive Neuroscience, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Embryology and Assisted Reproduction Technology, Cardiology and Biopharmacy. Graduates have also gone on to study PhDs in scientific research.