BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience, integrating biomedical science with the study of human health and disease. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques and Research Methods. The course includes a final-year Research Dissertation Project completed under academic supervision. A sandwich placement year is available, and the degree can lead to HCPC registration and Band 5 Biomedical Scientist roles in the NHS.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: Grade B in Biology or Chemistry. BTEC: Six units in Biology or Chemistry. Please list the units you're studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email Admissions. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology or Chemistry. Baccalaureate IB: A minimum Grade 6 in Higher Level Biology or Chemistry. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Biology or Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You'll need a minimum of five units in Biology or Chemistry. You may be asked to do more based on the size of your units. Please list the units you are studying in your application. For further advice on acceptable units, please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. T Levels: Science or Healthcare Science. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 60%
- Wales: 9%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started
- A levels: 72%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 2%
- Foundation course: 19%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Biomedical Skills
- Infection and Disease
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Applied Scientific Practice
- Studies in the Biology of Disease
- Blood Science
- Cell Signalling
- Human Physiology
- Immunology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Genetics
- Pharmacology
- Tissue and Tumour Science
- Research Dissertation Project
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Medical Microbiology
- Applied Immunology
- Medical Genetics
- Cellular Pathology and Oncology
- Antimicrobial Agents
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Developmental and Stem Cell Science
- Medical Technology and Enterprise
- Genomic Technologies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £41,500. The £35,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
88% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.