BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a four-year undergraduate degree exploring the scientific investigation of human health and disease. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers scientific foundations through Foundation in Science, Life on Earth, and Cell Biology. The second year introduces Genes and Inheritance, Biochemistry, and Applied Microbiology. The third year focuses on advanced areas including Molecular Biology of the Cell, Immunology, and Molecular Medicine. The final year involves Professional Practice, Trends in Biomedical Sciences, and a 60-credit Project.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. A level: BCC including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics) BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject. A Level grade C Irish Leaving Certificate Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics) International Baccalaureate Diploma Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5. T Level Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also required. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5. T Level: Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also required.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 605 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Foundation in Science
- Life on Earth
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
- Scientific Enquiry
- Introductory Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Genes and Inheritance
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Symbiosis
- Physiology, Adaptation and Disease
- Research Methods
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Immunology
- Infection and Immunity
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology & Pathobiology
- Professional Practice
- Research methods in Biomedicine
- Trends in Biomedical Sciences
- Project (60 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
90% 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 Edinburgh Napier 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 Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.