BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include Research Methods and Clinical Skills. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and students are eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). An optional industry placement of at least 26 weeks is available between stages two and four. The degree includes a Personal Research Project requiring the design, implementation, analysis and interpretation of scientific data.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: 5 GCSE subjects at grade C/4 or above are preferred and this does not necessarily need to be Mathematics and English subjects. A level: 120 points to include a minimum of three A levels, including grade B in Biology/Human Biology, and grade B in a relevant second science. General Studies excluded. Relevant second sciences: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geology, Geography, Psychology, and IT. BTEC: DMM – depending on the BTEC and units studied. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application or contact Admissions for further advice. All Access courses: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 30 Level 3 credits at distinction, including 15 Level 3 credits in Biology and 15 Level 3 credits in a second relevant science. The remaining 15 Level 3 credits must be at merit or above. T level: Merit overall preference pathways would be Health or Science. International Baccalaureate: 26 points overall to include grade 4 in Higher Level Biology and grade 4 in a second relevant science. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent at higher level = 4, standard level = 5.
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 18%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 56%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biomedical Investigation and Experimentation
- Human Anatomy and Physiology: Cells to Systems
- Human Metabolism
- Introduction to Human Pathology
- Human Disease
- Infection and Immunity
- Study skills and personal development
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Biology of Disease
- Evidence-Based Practice in Biomedical Science
- Genetic Continuity and Diversity
- Cell Biology in Health and Disease
- Clinical Haematology and Biochemistry
- Infection, Immunity and Disease
- Placements and Employability
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Biomedical Sciences: Placement
- Personal Development and Employability
- Personal Research Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3
- Personal Research Project Lab Sessions/Project Work
- Molecular and Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Specialist Biochemistry and Screening
- Transplantation and Transfusion Science
- Cellular Basis of Immunity
- Current Issues in Neurobiology
- Current Developments in Biomedical Science
- Clinical Genetics and Bioinformatics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth 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 University of Plymouth?
87% 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 University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Plymouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.