BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical science degree focused on human health, disease mechanisms, and clinical applications. Students undertake a professional placement in their third year to gain practical workplace experience. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Biochemistry, Cell biology, Genetics, and Human physiology. The second year progresses to specialised study with Advanced skills for bioscience and Pathology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or A*AB including A in Biology and A in Chemistry IB: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in Chemistry.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 26%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 12%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Baccalaureate: 40%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Cell biology
- Core skills for bioscience
- Genetics
- Human physiology
- Practical research skills in biochemistry and biomedical sciences
- Advanced skills for bioscience
- Pathology
- Professional placement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £48,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement at University of Bath do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
92% 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 with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences with Professional Placement at University of Bath?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.