BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical science degree centred on human physiology, cellular function, and the mechanisms of disease. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Project Management. Students can undertake an optional professional placement year or spend a year studying abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, and Cells. The second year progresses to human function and experimental methods via Physiology II, Research Skills and Data Analysis, Statistics for Biomedical Sciences, and Advanced Microbiology. Optional modules allow students to explore specific interests through Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Coding for Biomedical Scientists, and Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Public Health.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB. Required subjects: B in Biology and B in another accepted Science* subject. *GCE A level/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology^; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths^; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics; IB Higher Level Sport Science. ^If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one ‘science’. IB: 32/655.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 8 UCAS decisions for BSc Biomedical Sciences (B111) at the University of Exeter for 2027 entry so far: 8 offers. The published offer is ABB at A level. The first offer was posted on 2 November.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 18%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Cells
- Physiology I
- Introduction to Experimental Design and Ethics
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Skills for Biomedical Sciences
- Physiology II
- Research Skills and Data Analysis
- Statistics for Biomedical Sciences
- Advanced Microbiology
- Immunology of Infectious Diseases
- Advanced Cell Biology
- The Biology of Cancer
- Molecular Biology of the Gene
- Medical Genetics
- Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Biomedical Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Coding for Biomedical Scientists
- Diabetes: From Pathophysiology to Public Health
- Preparing for Professional Placements
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £45,500. The £40,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Exeter do next?
75% 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 Exeter?
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 Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does the University of Exeter send offers for BSc Biomedical Sciences?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 8 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 2 November, and the most decisions so far arrived in November.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Exeter 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 Sciences at University of Exeter?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.