Biomedical Sciences
About this course
MBiomedSci or BA in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical science degree examining human body function and disease treatment. Core topics include Statistics. Students can graduate after three years with a BA degree or continue to a research-intensive fourth year leading to a Master’s degree in either Neuroscience or Cell and Systems Biology. The first year introduces foundational scientific concepts through compulsory modules including Body and cells, Genes and molecules, Brain and behaviour, and Numerical and scientific skills. Practical laboratory work forms an integral part of the curriculum from the beginning. As the course progresses, students obtain first-hand experience conducting original laboratory research and choose their own research projects and supervisors. Degree pathways branch into either Neuroscience or Cell and Systems Biology based on module selections.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA excluding Critical Thinking and Thinking Skills. IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL. Candidates are required to have two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 45%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Numerical and scientific skills (Mathematics and Statistics, Chemistry and Physics)
- Body and cells
- Genes and molecules
- Brain and behaviour
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biomedical Sciences at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £58,000. The £39,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of Biomedical Sciences at University of Oxford do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biomedical Sciences at University of Oxford?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biomedical Sciences at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 208 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Biomedical Sciences at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.