BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is an undergraduate biomedical sciences degree exploring human health, disease mechanisms, and the biological principles underpinning modern medicine. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The curriculum incorporates a compulsory placement year for practical experience. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through Cell and Microbiology, Essential Skills for Bioscientists, Fundamentals of Chemistry, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. The second year progresses into specialized subjects covering Bioinformatics and Systems Biology, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, Clinical Biochemistry, and Haematology and Transfusion Science. In the final year, students undertake the Final Year Research Project alongside advanced compulsory modules including Cellular Pathology, Clinical Immunology, and Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma International Baccalaureate T Levels Your Level 3 qualifications must include one science subject. You also need GCSE English, Maths, and two sciences or double science (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalent.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 88%: 183 offers from 207 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 415 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 40%
- South East: 41%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cell and Microbiology
- Essential Skills for Bioscientists
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Genetics and Disease
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Research, Development and Leadership
- Infection and Immunity
- Final Year Research Project
- Cellular Pathology
- Clinical Immunology
- Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control
- Clinical Genetics and Cytogenomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £43,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of West London 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 at University of West London?
93% 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 University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Science at University of West London?
88% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 183 offers from 207 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.