BSc Biomedical Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Neuroscience, grounding students in the biological principles underlying the human body and a range of health disorders. Core topics include research methods, statistics, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course is professionally accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and the Royal Society of Biology, and includes a final-year research project. A placement route is available, providing at least 36 weeks in a clinical or industrial setting.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 28 points overall or 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
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What students say
Based on about 113 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 190 students who started
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered
- Working: 49%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- West Midlands: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Life Sciences in Practice
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Physiological Systems
- Professional and Research Skills
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 4
- Blood Science
- Cellular Science
- Infection Science and Public Health
- Clinical Genetics and Molecular Techniques
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 5
- Technical Skills Assessment Level 6
- Immunology and Transfusion
- Integrated Pathophysiology
- Research Project
- Cardiovascular Science
- Biomedical Cell Biology
- Microbiology and Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.