BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a biomedical sciences degree exploring human health, disease mechanisms, and the biological basis of medical diagnostics and therapies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Global & Comparative Perspective. Students may optionally complete an industry placement year or a year abroad. Year one establishes biological and chemical foundations through compulsory modules such as Biology in Practice, Genetics and Evolution, Introduction to Cell Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Year two advances into experimental techniques and pathology with modules including Techniques in Biochemistry, Biochemistry and Metabolism, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and Medical Microbiology. Year three focuses on advanced diagnostics and independent investigation, featuring compulsory modules like Biomedical Science Research Project, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology, and Transfusion Science & Haematology. Optional modules in the final year include Epidemiology, Genomics and Bioinformatics, and Pharmacology.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC-BBB IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points. Subject-specific requirements at Higher Level (HL) Grade 5 may apply.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 745 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 90%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Genetics and Evolution
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Chemistry for Biologists
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals in Developmental Biology
- Techniques in Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Metabolism
- Immunology and Infectious Diseases
- Research Methods in Biomedical Science with Legislation, Law,HTA
- Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Genetics
- Biomedical Science Research Project
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Pathology
- Transfusion Science & Haematology
- Epidemiology
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Pharmacology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 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 Edge Hill 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 Edge Hill University?
84% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Edge Hill University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Edge Hill University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.