BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate degree focused on human health, disease mechanisms, and biomedical research. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can undertake an optional year abroad during the programme. The first year covers medical biology, molecular and cellular biology, and biomedical sciences. The second year progresses with Biomedical Sciences 2, Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2, and Cells to Organisms 2. Year 3 involves advanced study through Biomedical Sciences 3, followed by specialisms in anatomy and development, reproductive biology, pharmacology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases. The final fourth year includes Biomedical Sciences, Critical Analysis Skills in Biomedical Sciences, and a choice between original, laboratory-based research or data/literature analysis-based research.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (required: Biology and Chemistry, one at A and one at B) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 2 UCAS decisions for BSc Biomedical Sciences (C190) at the University of Edinburgh for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 42%: 396 offers from 937 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 57%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Modules
- biomedical sciences
- medical biology
- molecular and cellular biology
- Biomedical Sciences 2
- Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2
- Cells to Organisms 2
- Biomedical Sciences 3
- Biomedical Sciences
- Critical Analysis Skills in Biomedical Sciences
- original, laboratory-based research
- data/literature analysis-based research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?
92% 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 Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Edinburgh?
42% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 396 offers from 937 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.