Undergraduate Foundation Pathway in Health and Life Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biomedical Sciences (Genetics)

LBIC offers University Foundation Studies for candidates who do not meet the direct entry criteria or hold high school qualifications that are not recognised. Upon successful completion of the pathway programme students will progress onto Brunel University London. At Brunel, they understand that specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that the first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As students continue through their degree they will study specialist areas that will teach them how the role of various genetic mutations alter cellular processes and biomechanical pathways in normal metabolism, and also how these pathways may be altered during specific human disease.

The flexibility of this course at Brunel means that students can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.

The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s undergraduate Biomedical Sciences courses. This means students can be confident that their degree will prepare them for the working world – and their prospective employers will know this too. Graduates receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member, integrating them into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.

In the final year of this course students have the opportunity to contribute to Brunel's research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give them first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare them for their future career.