BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on cellular, molecular, and chemical biology. Core topics include Research Methods. Students have access to on-campus laboratories, analytical facilities, and microscopy suites. The first year covers the foundations through Biological chemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution and Diversity, Human Physiological Systems, and Microbial Diversity and Disease. The second year progresses with Bench to Bedside and Beyond, Blood Science, Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Immunology, One Health Microbiology, and Research Methods. The final year focuses on Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics, Microbial Pathogenesis, Molecular Pharmacology, and culminates in a Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC with B in Biology or Chemistry IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 57 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 13%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Modules
- Biological chemistry
- Cell Biology
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Human Physiological Systems
- Microbial Diversity and Disease
- Skills for Biologists
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Blood Science
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Immunology
- One Health Microbiology
- Research Methods
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Research Project
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Aberystwyth University 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 Science at Aberystwyth University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Aberystwyth University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.