BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience, covering biological principles and disease-related topics. Core topics include laboratory techniques, data analysis, statistics, and research methods. The programme holds Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accreditation. A year-long research project in the final year involves planning, executing, and reporting on an original study.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted. UCAS tariff: 112 points A level: Two full A-levels required as a minimum, including Grade C in Biology BTEC: Grade DMM required from Applied Science, or other Science-based BTEC including four good science modules (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology). We can accept BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas in combination, where we would ask for a Merit grade in Applied Science. T level: Overall M required in one of the following T Level subjects: Health Healthcare Science Science Scottish Highers: Two Scottish Higher Levels required, including Biology. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two Higher Levels required, including Biology. IB: 30 points including 4 in Higher Level Biology. Must have passed the full International Baccalaureate to be considered. Access to HE: 112 UCAS points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma in a suitable Science subject (i.e. Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology).
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What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 337 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 50%
- Therapy professionals: 17%
- Other Health Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 93%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 84%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 88%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 95 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Genetics
- Molecules to Microbes
- Human Anatomy
- Biomedical Skills
- Professional Skills
- Cell Biology
- Clinical and Molecular Genetics
- Medical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion
- Pathophysiology
- Translational Research Skills
- Human Physiology
- Medical and Public Health Microbiology
- Cell Pathology
- Applied Biomedical Science
- Clinical Immunology
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Salford do next?
86% 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 Salford?
86% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 121 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Salford accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Salford 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 Salford?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.