BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a six-year, part-time undergraduate degree focused on human health, disease processes, and the scientific investigation of clinical conditions. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Delivered through on-campus teaching, the curriculum builds systematic knowledge across biological and medical sciences. The first year covers foundational concepts through Biochemistry, Medical Cell Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacology, and Scientific Communication and Data Health Science. Year 2 introduces Human Physiology & Anatomy, Practical and Laboratory Skills, and Cellular Pathology. Year 3 moves on to Haematology and transfusion science, Clinical biochemistry, Applied Genetics, and Pathophysiology. Year 4 includes Professional Practice, Microbiology, Clinical Immunology & Medical Microbiology, and Immunology, followed in year 5 by Molecular pathology and Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Practice. The final year concludes with an Investigative project and Clinical & Molecular Genetics.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB 2 from Group A OR 1 from Group A and 1 from Group B. Group A – Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred Group B – PE, Geography, ICT, Environmental Technology, Life & Health Science, Digital Technology
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 60%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 10%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Medical Cell Biology
- Chemistry and Pharmacology
- Scientific Communication and Data Health Science
- Human Physiology & Anatomy
- Practical and Laboratory Skills
- Cellular Pathology
- Haematology and transfusion science
- Clinical biochemistry
- Applied Genetics
- Pathophysiology
- Professional Practice
- Microbiology
- Clinical Immunology & Medical Microbiology
- Immunology
- Molecular pathology
- Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Practice
- Investigative project
- Clinical & Molecular Genetics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £30,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Ulster University 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 at Ulster University?
82% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Ulster University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.