BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical sciences degree exploring human health, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic strategies. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can undertake an optional placement year or year abroad, and the course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The first year covers core scientific foundations through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Physiology and Disease, Genetics, Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges, Molecules of Life, and Cells to Organisms. The second year progresses with compulsory training in experimental design and communication, research in action, and mechanisms of disease, alongside optional modules covering cell biology, gene expression, molecular microbiology, immunology, medical genetics, neuroscience, pharmacology, and bioenterprise. The final year centres on an independent biology research project and allows specialisation through optional modules spanning cancer cell biology, pathogens, regenerative medicine, neuroscience, haematology, therapies, genomics, and biotechnology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units plus at least 2 units from 8,9,10,11,12,17,20. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biomedical Sciences (C900) at the University of York for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 17%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Physiology and Disease
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Cell Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Molecular Microbiology
- The Immune System
- Medical Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Biology Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Mechanisms to Therapies
- Genetics of Disease
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Genomics
- Trends in Microbiology
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Molecular Recognition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of York earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £43,500. The £33,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of York 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 Sciences at University of York?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of York?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 35 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of York accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at University of York 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 Sciences at University of York?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.