BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, covering biomedical science and clinical practice over four years of full-time study. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, clinical skills, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme features IBMS competency training for clinical laboratory roles and a dedicated full-term research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology grade B or Double Award Applied Science at grade BB including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken IB: 120 tariff points, Typically H5, H6, H6 including Chemistry and Biology 5 at HL.
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What students say
Based on about 79 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 43 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- Molecules of Life
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- From Cells to Evolution
- Biomedical Science Practice
- Molecular Genetics
- Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist
- Drugs and Disease
- Immunology
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Research Project
- Pathogens and Disease
- Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Frontiers in Virology and Immunology
- Cancer Biology and Therapy
- Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Biology of Ageing
- Science Communication & Public Engagement
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £30,000. The £27,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
89% 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 with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.