BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, exploring medicine and medical research. Core topics include Research Methods. The course includes a research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: 32 points overall with no score less than 4 including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,5,5 in 3 HL subjects with 6 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry. BTEC: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 or 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 51%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 21%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 57%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- BIOLOGY CORE CONCEPTS
- ORIGINS, SPECIALISATIONS, CHALLENGES AND THERAPEUTICS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES I
- FROM INDIVIDUALS TO ECOSYSTEM
- STUDY AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS TUTORIALS
- INTRODUCTORY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES 2
- GENETICS & IMMUNOLOGY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- INTERMEDIARY PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOSCIENCES
- ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TUTORIALS
- CELLULAR BASIS OF HEALTH AND DISEASE
- CHEMISTRY FOR BIOSCIENCES
- CELLULAR AND SYSTEMS PHYSIOLOGY
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN BIOMOLECULAR AND DRUG INTERACTIONS
- ADVANCED PRACTICAL SKILLS IN MICROBIOLOGY, INFECTION & DISEASE
- METABOLISM
- DRUG DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT
- MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS
- RESEARCH PROJECT
- INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD OF WORK
- RESEARCH METHODS
- CONTEMPORARY HEALTH CHALLENGES AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
- INFORMATION PROCESSING BY CELL SIGNALLING NETWORKS IN HEALTH AND DISEASE
- MOLECULAR, CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL CANCER
- MOLECULAR SYSTEMS BIOLOGY
- EMERGING THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
- GENOMICS AND EVOLUTION OF MICROBES
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool?
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 Sciences at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of Liverpool?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.