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FD (Science) Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science)

University of Wolverhampton

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  • Qualification

    Foundation Degree

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Why choose this course?

This is an exciting course that allows you to combine theoretical learning with essential work-based study. Studying at the University on a part-time basis, it allows you to develop in your chosen profession and gain skills highly relevant to the workplace. The Department of Biomedical Science and Physiology at the University of Wolverhampton has an established reputation for excellence in the field of healthcare science, as well as extensive contacts with hospitals, biomedical research laboratories, and pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, both at home and overseas.

The Foundation Degree in Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science) is intended to provide Assistant Practitioners with the necessary academic skills that underpin their career in pathology and laboratory medicine.

Students that undertake the FD Healthcare Science (Biomedical Science) will have the opportunity to develop their competencies in the theoretical and practical knowledge required to carry out laboratory investigations in NHS laboratories.

Successful completion of the course will enable graduates to explore further education and career opportunities, allowing transfer onto a related degree programme.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 7,998per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Wolverhampton

  • University League Table

    109th

  • Campus address

    University of Wolverhampton, Wulfruna Street, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV1 1LY, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    78th out of 83 2

    24th out of 35 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    101 47%

    75th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    56th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    64th

    13
  • Entry standards

    / Max 154
    97 63%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    12th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    31st

    11

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