BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience. Core topics include diagnosis of disease, treatments, and monitoring, with extensive laboratory training throughout. The programme features a common first year, after which students may specialise in Applied Biomedical Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE grade 4/C or above if not held at A Level. IB: 28 to include Higher Level Biology at grade 4. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher Level. SQA Highers: BBBB to include Biology/Human Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. SQA Advanced Highers: CC at Advanced Higher in Biology/Human Biology plus BB at Higher (4 subjects). Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H2H3H3 to include Biology. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at O3 or above if not held at Higher level.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 535 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £39,500. The £34,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Robert Gordon University do next?
95% 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 Robert Gordon University?
89% 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 Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 181 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Robert Gordon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.