BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques and Clinical Skills. Modules cover Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Clinical Microbiology, Experimental Design & Analysis, and Bioinformatics. A practice placement module is included to provide practical experience in biomedical science.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 standard entry requirement: UCAS Tariff: 102; Scottish Higher: BBBC or equivalent incl Higher in two sciences; A Level: BCC or equivalent incl A Level in two sciences.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 81%: 245 offers from 302 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modules
- Biological Chemistry
- Core Skills in Biosciences 1
- Introduction to the Human Body
- Systematic Physiology
- Infection and Immunity
- Cellular Regulation and Metabolism
- Core Skills in Biosciences 2
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Biomedical Science Clinical Skills
- Clinical Genetics (BMS)
- Systematic & Cellular Pathology (BMS)
- Clinical Microbiology (BMS)
- Clinical Laboratory Skills
- Experimental Design & Analysis
- Practice Placement
- Bioscience Placement
- Bioinformatics
- Current Trends in Microbiology
- Nutrition and Public Health
- Inspiring Action and Creating Change: An Introduction to Social Innovation
- Forensic Pharmacology & Analysis
- Projects & Workshop
- Biology of Disease
- Advanced Blood Science (BMS)
- Translational Medicine
- Concepts In Infectious Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £40,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
90% 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 Glasgow Caledonian University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University?
81% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 245 offers from 302 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.