BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc Honours in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical sciences degree exploring human body function in health and disease alongside the mechanisms of illness and treatment development. The course is accredited and offers an optional placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Molecules of Life, Infectious threats, Core Skills In Biosciences, Core Concepts in Biosciences, Therapeutic Mechanisms, Cells to Systems, and Essential Bioscience Skills.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 5 UCAS decisions for BSc Biomedical Sciences (B940) at Newcastle University for 2027 entry so far: 5 offers. The published offer is AAB at A level. The first offer was posted on 16 October.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 95%: 936 offers from 986 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 195 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 82 graduates who answered
- Working: 51%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 17%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 64%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 36%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 25%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 25%
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 225 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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).
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Molecules of Life
- Infectious threats
- Core Skills In Biosciences
- Core Concepts in Biosciences
- Therapeutic Mechanisms
- Cells to Systems
- Essential Bioscience Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £43,500. The £35,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University do next?
77% 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 Newcastle University?
83% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University?
95% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 936 offers from 986 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
When does Newcastle University send offers for BSc Biomedical Sciences?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 5 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 16 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Is BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle 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). Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.