BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc in BSc Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical science degree centred on human health and disease. Students build a broad background in biochemistry, genetics, immunology, microbiology, pharmacology, and physiology during the first year. The course includes laboratory training supported by online resources, research skill development, and a final-year project. First-year units cover biochemistry, pharmacology, and medical microbiology. In the second year, students study various biomedical topics and receive training in practical and employability skills. The final year involves optional modules reflecting departmental research strengths alongside an independent project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Chemistry and another core science/mathematics subject. Core science/mathematics subjects include: Biology, Further Mathematics, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Chemistry units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 10 UCAS decisions for BSc Biomedical Sciences (B900) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far: 10 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 1 October.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 48%: 455 offers from 950 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 115 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 27%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 8%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Bristol 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 at University of Bristol?
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 Sciences at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 169 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Bristol?
48% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 455 offers from 950 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does the University of Bristol send offers for BSc Biomedical Sciences?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 10 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 1 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Bristol?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.