BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience, exploring human health and disease through clinical science and research. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The programme offers an optional sandwich placement year, during which students work with an employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or research sector. An independent Research Dissertation Project is completed in the final year, and the degree can lead to HCPC registration for Band 5 Biomedical Scientist roles.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 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: No specific subjects required. EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- 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 55 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Access course: 2%
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
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- Investigating and Communicating Science
- 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
- Cell Signalling
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Genetics
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
- Tissue and Tumour Science
- Blood Science
- Human Physiology
- 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 (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
85% 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 Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
91% 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 Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.