BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes an optional industry placement year and a final-year independent research project, with a preceding research preparation module. Guest lectures from practising biomedical scientists are part of the course.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC - CCD
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biomedical Science (C900) at Aston University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BCC at A level.
What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 28%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomolecules
- Cells to Systems
- Microbiology and Genetics
- Metabolism and Physiology for BMS
- Clinical Sciences
- Mechanisms of Pathology
- Cell Signalling and Physiology
- Clinical Genetics and Human Disease
- Biosciences Placement
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Clinical and Food Microbiology
- Research Project Preparation
- Research Project
- Professional Skills for Biomedical Scientists
- Cancer Biology
- Applied Microbiology
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Bench to Bedside
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £38,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Aston University do next?
89% 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 Aston University?
89% 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 Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Aston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Aston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Aston University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.