BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, covering human anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, and clinical laboratory science. Core topics include statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, and entrepreneurship. Students complete a research project in the final year and may undertake an internship or professional experience module with NHS trusts and biomedical organisations. A placement year in UKAS-accredited NHS hospital laboratories enables completion of the IBMS Registration Training Portfolio for those pursuing registration as Biomedical Scientists.
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Entry requirements
112 – 128 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BBC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 112 – 128 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 65%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 96%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 87%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Biomedical Science
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Genetics
- Infection & Immunity
- Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Genomics & Bioinformatics
- Clinical Immunology
- Haematology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Cell & Tissue Pathology
- Research: Skills & Proposal
- Internship
- Enterprise & Entrepreneurship in Biomedicine
- Research: Project
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Biotechnology
- Professional Experience
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Parasitology
- Virology
- Epidemiology
- Frontiers in Cancer Medicine
- Human Nutrition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £3,000 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Gloucestershire do next?
100% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
98% 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 University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Gloucestershire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.