BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc Hons in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on medical advancements, research, and innovation in healthcare. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This Institute of Biomedical Science accredited degree meets the Health and Care Professions Council educational standards, allowing graduates to complete training for professional registration to work in NHS pathology laboratories. The first year covers human body systems, essential bioscience methods, and cellular structures through modules such as Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Biomedical Science, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity, and Molecules to Cells. The second year explores metabolic processes, cellular pathology, and clinical biochemistry via core study in Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Cell and Developmental Biology, Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Microbiology and Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. The final year involves advanced investigations and therapeutic strategies through modules such as Biosciences Research Project, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, Global Health Challenges, Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology, and Pathobiology, culminating in an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one further HL science subjects from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 6%
- North West: 39%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 18%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Genetics and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Biosciences
- Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity
- Molecules to Cells
- Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Cellular Pathology and Medical Microbiology
- Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Genetics
- Biosciences Research Project
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
- Global Health Challenges
- Medical Genetics and Clinical Immunology
- Pathobiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Lancaster University 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 Science at Lancaster University?
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 Science at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Lancaster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.