BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc in Neuroscience. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. Modules span microbiology, immunology, genetics, clinical biochemistry and haematology, with advanced study of epigenetics, antimicrobial resistance and autoimmunity. The final-year Research Project in Biomedical Science can be laboratory or non-laboratory based, and laboratory classes are held in a SuperLab.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB to include Biology. Excludes General Studies. IB: 32 points to include 5 points in Biology at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started
- Continued on course: 67%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 169 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 49%
- Other Health Professionals: 16%
- Therapy professionals: 14%
- Caring personal services: 3%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 83%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 89%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,035 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 60%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 8%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biomolecules and Biochemistry
- Cells to Systems – 30 credits
- Microbiology and Immunology – 30 credits
- Genetics and Molecular Biology – 30 credits
- Cellular Pathobiology and Disease Mechanisms – 30 credits
- Haematology, Immunology and Transfusion Science – 30 credits
- Clinical Biochemistry and Endocrine Disorders – 30 credits
- Medical Microbiology and Virology
- Advanced Studies in Clinical Specialisms
- Integrated Pathophysiology
- Research Project in Biomedical Science
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Coventry University do next?
88% 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 Coventry 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 Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Coventry 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 Coventry University?
67% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.