Hi I've just completed the Biomedical Science degree at Lincoln, at my freshers, I think they gave us a reading list at the welcome/induction (at least I think so, it was 3 years ago!). I doubt that they'll be asking you to complete an assignment for the first class, the first few lectures will be an easing in process.
Side note, I have loads of textbooks that I want to sell on, so if you'd like to get some books that might be cheaper than elsewhere, let me know (a few have been highlighted but other than that they're in good shape).