BSc Biomedicine
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedicine, a biosciences degree focused on human biology, disease mechanisms, and molecular biosciences. Core topics include Research Methods and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biomolecules, Cells to Systems, Microbiology and Genetics, and Metabolic Physiology for Biology. The second year examines Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Mechanisms of Pathology, Human Disease, and Cell Signalling and Physiology. The final year involves an independent Research Project alongside core modules like Research Project Preparation and Professional Development for Biomedicine. Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Applied Microbiology, Advanced Molecular Biology, Bench to Bedside, Cancer Biology, Immunology and Inflammation, Metabolic Disease, Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Trends in Molecular Biosciences.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC - CCD
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 61%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomolecules
- Cells to Systems
- Microbiology and Genetics
- Metabolic Physiology for Biology
- Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
- Mechanisms of Pathology
- Human Disease
- Cell Signalling and Physiology
- Biosciences Placement
- Research Project Preparation
- Research Project
- Professional Development for Biomedicine
- Applied Microbiology
- Advanced Molecular Biology
- Bench to Bedside
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Metabolic Disease
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Trends in Molecular Biosciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedicine at Aston University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £40,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedicine at Aston University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedicine at Aston University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedicine at Aston University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedicine 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 Biomedicine at Aston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.