Undergraduate BSc (Hons)

Biology
with a Foundation Year

Discover Biology as the science of life and shape a sustainable future.

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2025

Course overview

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.

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 programme has Advanced Accreditation. Students graduating from RSB recognised courses are eligible for associate membership and are entitled to two years’ membership at half price.

Why study Biology at Kent?

Focus on your future.

You have the chance to take a paid Summer Studentship after your second year, giving you valuable hands-on experience in our research labs.

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Accredited courses

The School of Biosciences has added to its impressive array of professional recognition, with Society of Biology.  

Student experience.

Professor Dan Mulvihill explains the benefits of studying Biology at Kent.   

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World-class facilities

Regular investment in our laboratories ensures you learn in a world-class environment.

Life-saving research.

Kent researchers are helping to tackle Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), one of the biggest killers in young athletes.

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Entry requirements

Typical A level offer
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The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications. Click below to find out more.

Course structure

You’ll gain an insight into key biological disciplines, including anthropology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, evolution, genetics, infection and immunity, microbiology, and the physiology of animals and plants. Your skills will develop as you gain expertise in laboratory practical work and the analysis and presentation of biological data.

How you'll study

Teaching includes lectures, laboratory classes, workshops, problem-solving sessions and tutorials. You have an Academic Adviser who you meet with at regular intervals to discuss your progress, and most importantly, to identify ways in which you can improve your work further so that you reach your full potential.

Your future

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 are 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.

Employability boost
"I spent three days a week working at a pathology company in Kent. It’s been great to realise that I can actually do what I’ve been training to do."

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2025 entry

Full-time

  • UK
    £9,250*
  • EU
    £23,500
  • International
    £23,500

*The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for undergraduate courses have not yet been set by the Department for Education. The fee for 2024/25 is £9250. If any increase is announced by the Department for Education for the 2025/26 academic year your tuition fees will increase by that amount. We will notify you as soon as possible of any increase and update our website to reflect any new, higher, tuition fees.

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme, fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* 

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

IT Equipment 

Students will require regular access to a desktop computer/laptop with an internet connection to use the University of Kent’s online resources and systems. Please see information about the minimum computer requirements for study.  

Find out more about accommodation and living costs, plus general additional costs that you may pay when studying at Kent.

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details. 

Scholarships

We have a range of subject-specific awards and scholarships for academic, sporting and musical achievement.

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Next steps

Ready to apply?

If you are from the UK or Ireland, you must apply for this course through UCAS. If you are not from the UK or Ireland, you can apply through UCAS or directly on our website if you have never used UCAS and you do not intend to use UCAS in the future.

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