BSc Biomedical Science with placement year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with placement year is an undergraduate degree focused on human health, disease mechanisms, and clinical diagnostics. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students undertake a placement year as part of the four-year programme, alongside an optional year abroad opportunity. The first year covers foundational principles through Biochemistry, Human Physiology & Anatomy, Medical Cell Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacology, Practical and Laboratory Skills, and Scientific Communication and Data Health Science. The second year progresses to Cellular Pathology, Haematology and transfusion science, Clinical biochemistry, Professional Practice, Applied Genetics, Microbiology, Pathophysiology, and Immunology. The final year involves an independent Investigative project, alongside advanced study in Clinical & Molecular Genetics, Clinical Immunology & Medical Microbiology, Molecular pathology, and Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Practice. Students may also complete an optional period of study abroad through the Diploma in International Academic Studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB Two subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics. Double Award Life and Health Sciences is acceptable as two subjects ORone subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Physics, plus one subject from Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT, PE, Single Award Life and Health Sciences.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modules
- Biochemistry
- Human Physiology & Anatomy
- Medical Cell Biology
- Chemistry and Pharmacology
- Practical and Laboratory Skills
- Scientific Communication and Data Health Science
- Cellular Pathology
- Haematology and transfusion science
- Clinical biochemistry
- Professional Practice
- Applied Genetics
- Microbiology
- Pathophysiology
- Immunology
- Diploma in International Academic Studies
- Placement: Diploma in Professional Practice
- Investigative project
- Clinical & Molecular Genetics
- Clinical Immunology & Medical Microbiology
- Molecular pathology
- Pharmacology and Evidence-Based Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with placement year at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £30,000. The £25,000 median after fifteen months is £2,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science with placement year 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 with placement year at Ulster University?
79% 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 placement year at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science with placement year at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science with placement year at Ulster University 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 placement year at Ulster University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.