BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Clinical Skills, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. The programme holds IBMS accreditation, meeting the academic components of HCPC standards of proficiency for biomedical scientists. An optional work placement year is available after year 2 in clinical pathology settings.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: To include Biology and at least one other science from Chemistry (preferred), Medical Science, Physics or Maths. Key Skills and General Studies not accepted BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Including grade H5 in Biology and Chemistry (preferred) at Higher Level. Access: Pass required in Science or Bioscience diplomas as they provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate T-Levels: Considered on a case by case basis Extended Project Qualification (Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent) WJEC Medical Science Applied Diploma and Applied Certificate
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 30%
- Wales: 40%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Applied Biomedical Practicals
- Professional Practice
- Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
- Blood Sciences
- Infectious Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Pathology
- Short-term Work Placement
- Work Placement Year
- Medical Genetics and Genomics
- Advanced Infectious Sciences
- Advanced Blood Sciences
- Research Project
- Advanced Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Biomedical Science in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Bangor University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £40,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Bangor University do next?
75% 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 Bangor University?
90% 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 Bangor University?
The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Bangor University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Bangor 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 Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.