MSci Biomedical Science with placement
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Biomedical Science, combining biological systems with clinical practice. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB / Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. IB: 34 / Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry HL5/SL6 and a second science or mathematics subject HL5/SL6. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 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%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 540 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 14%
- South East: 64%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
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
- Microbiology: An Introduction To The Microbial World
- Cell Biology
- Exploring Biosciences - Skills For Success
- Molecular Biology And Genetics - Genes And Their Function
- Introduction To Principles Of Physiology And Practical Skills
- Practical And Biomedical Bacteriology
- Fundamental Molecules And Processes In Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology And Genetics: From Genes To Biological Function
- Integration Of Physiological Systems
- Medical Microbiology
- Biochemistry - Enzymes And Metabolism
- Neuroscience, From Neurones To Behaviour
- Introduction To Immunology
- Pharmacology: Introduction To Drug Action
- Analytical And Clinical Biochemistry
- Pathology And Medicine
- Clinical Immunology And Immunohaematology
- Biochemistry - Receptors And Energy Metabolism
- Advanced Pharmacology - Selected Topics In Drug Action
- Biomedical Microbial Products
- Systems Biology For Health And Disease
- Microbial Communities And Interactions
- Epidemiology Of Infectious Diseases
- Cancer - Pathogenesis And Therapeutics
- Neuroscience: From Molecules To Mind
- Human Genetics In The 21St Century
- Mechanistic Toxicology And Pharmacokinetics
- Biological Rhythms
- Advanced Topics In Virology
- Research Project
- Professional Training Module
- Molecular Medicine
- Cellular And Molecular Pathology
- Critical Review Of Bioscience Literature
- Bioinformatics And Data Science
- Advanced Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on MSci Biomedical Science with placement at University of Surrey?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.