BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, combining biology and biomedical science. Core topics include laboratory techniques, statistics, research methods, clinical skills, programming and ethics and professional practice. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and includes a work-based placement with rotation through NHS pathology disciplines. A supervised dissertation allows independent empirical research.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC ; either Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science is essential IB: 28 points including 5 in HL Biology/Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 595 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 66%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 12%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Scientific Principles
- Contemporary Biological Principles
- Applications in Science
- Cell Biology
- Introduction to Genetics
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Professional Skills for Life Sciences I
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Pathophysiology
- Biochemistry and Metabolic Regulation
- Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Molecular Genetics and Genomics
- Immunology
- Professional Skills for Biomedical Science
- CMS Work-based Placement
- Dissertation
- Medical Microbiology
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Clinical Genetics
- Clinical Immunology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Chester do next?
90% 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 University of Chester?
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 University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Chester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.