BSc Biomedical Science
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 19%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 64%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 3%
- Natural and social science professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 24%
- London: 39%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 61%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 4%
- A degree: 21%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £47,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire do next?
80% 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 Hertfordshire?
85% 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 Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 Science at University of Hertfordshire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.