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BSc Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences

University of Portsmouth

Institution
University of Portsmouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
U3459PYC
Median salary
£34,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 94%
  • Learning opportunities: 89%
  • Assessment and feedback: 76%
  • Academic support: 87%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 94%
  • Student voice: 77%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Natural and social science professionals: 35%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
  • Health associate professionals: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 4%
  • London: 16%
  • South East: 53%
  • South West: 9%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Access course: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth earn?

The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth 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 with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth?

94% 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 with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth?

The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biomedical Science with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth 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 Science with Human Biosciences at University of Portsmouth?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.