BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate degree focused on human biology, disease processes, and the scientific study of health and bodily functions. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students may optionally choose to complete a year abroad. The first year covers the foundations through Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1, Introduction to Medical Sciences and The Cell. The second year progresses with Physiology of Human Cells, Molecular Biology of the Gene, Physiology of Human Organ Systems and Research Skills for Medical Sciences, alongside optional anatomy modules. The third year builds advanced knowledge through Frontiers of Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology, The Molecular Control of Cell Function and Human Embryonic Development, with further options spanning pharmacology, physiology and microbiology. The final year culminates in the Medical Sciences Honours Research Project, Medical Science Data Analysis Paper, Medical Science General Essay Paper, Brain Function and Malfunction (with Anatomy) and Developmental Neuroscience (with Anatomy), with optional modules including Industrial Placement and The Science of Aging - from Cradle to Grave.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 34 points with 6, 6, 5 at HL including in the degree subject(s) and at least two Science / Mathematics subjects. Biology at HL6 is preferred. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: ABBB. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher with two at H2 and three at H3. H2 is required in two Mathematics / Science subjects (Biology preferred). O4 in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Biology are also required.
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What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 71%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1
- Introduction to Medical Sciences
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2
- The Cell
- Physiology of Human Cells (BI20B2)
- Molecular Biology of the Gene (BI20M3)
- Foundation Skills for Medical Sciences
- Physiology of Human Organ Systems (BI25B2)
- Energy for Life (BI25M7)
- Research Skills for Medical Sciences
- Human Anatomy A
- Human Anatomy B
- Frontiers of Biomedical Sciences
- Working Out? Placement & Career Skills
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Neuroscience Research Topics
- The Molecular Control of Cell Function
- Architecture of Life
- Human Embryonic Development
- Human Movement Dissected
- Biochemical Pharmacology and Toxicology
- The Molecular Biology of The Cell
- Integrative Physiology
- Principles of Developmental and Reproductive Biology
- Epithelial Physiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology and Pharmacology
- Mechanisms of Disease and Principles of Chemotherapy
- Molecular Microbiology
- Genetics
- Medical Sciences Honours Research Project
- Medical Science Data Analysis Paper
- Medical Science General Essay Paper
- Brain Function and Malfunction (with Anatomy)
- Developmental Neuroscience (with Anatomy)
- Staying Alive - Adaptation in Physiological Systems
- The Science of Aging - from Cradle to Grave
- Developmental Neuroscience
- Brain Function and Malfunction
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Current Topics in Pharmacological Research
- Honours Advanced Molecular Biology
- Industrial Placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Pharmacology.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.