BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, combining the study of neural systems with biomedical sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. A 30-week professional placement is available as an optional fourth year. The programme culminates in a Biomedical Research Project allowing independent investigation in a topic of the student's choice.
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Entry requirements
For September 2026 and September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Health associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 525 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 32%
- South West: 54%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Exploring and Understanding Science
- Introduction to Immunology
- Human Genetics and Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biomedical Laboratory Science
- Infection Sciences and Clinical Immunology
- Introduction to Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Blood Science
- Biochemistry
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Mechanisms of Human Pathology
- Biomedical Research Project
- Pathophysiology
- Advanced Topics in Genetics
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Advanced Systems Biology
- Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Parasitology & Epidemiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Bournemouth University 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 Science at Bournemouth University?
88% 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 Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Bournemouth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Bournemouth University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.