Foundation Laboratory Programme

A twelve-week, in-person introduction to biomedical measurement, biomaterials handling, and medical device prototyping for people preparing for clinical engineering roles or further study.

Who it is for

Career changers, foundation-year applicants, and early-career technicians who need supervised bench time before applying to NHS or medtech roles.

What you leave with

You leave with a signed skills log covering physiological signal acquisition, sterile biomaterial handling, and a documented device prototype critique.

Included

Supervised access to instrumentation and biomaterials benches
Weekly physiology measurement clinics
One personal tutor review of your skills portfolio
Shared materials kit and consumables for assigned exercises

Not included

University degree credit or formal Ofqual award
Accommodation or travel
Independent project funding beyond the course kit

Who delivers it

Delivered by Alderpath teaching staff with clinical engineering and biomaterials backgrounds

How a place is confirmed

Submit an enquiry with your background and preferred intake month
Complete a short readiness call covering maths and lab safety
Confirm your place with a deposit and receive the pre-reading pack
Attend workshop blocks and build your skills log through week twelve

Preparation

GCSE-level maths and science comfort is enough. Bring closed-toe shoes and any reading glasses you need for fine assembly work.

Constraints

Cohorts are capped at fourteen so every bench station can be supervised. Places are confirmed only after the readiness call.