BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences is a biomedical science degree centred on the human body at a molecular, cellular and systems level, exploring how to investigate and treat disease. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Project Management. The course is available with a placement year. The first year covers foundational subjects through Human Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry, Core Biology, and Mathematics for the Biosciences. The second year introduces diagnostic disciplines and experimental design through modules such as Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology, Principles of Pathology, and Preparation for Research, alongside optional training in Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation or Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics. The final year focuses on advanced clinical disciplines and includes compulsory modules such as Human Pathology, Blood Sciences, and Clinical Immunology, culminating in an independent Undergraduate Project. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore areas like Molecular Cell Biology, Microbial Pathogenicity, Biomedical Case Studies, and Pharmacology and Translational Medicine.
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Entry requirements
112-96 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a pass in Biology at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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What students say
Based on about 120 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 355 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 37 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 25%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 400 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
- Continuing Professional Development Level 4
- Core Biology
- Mathematics for the Biosciences
- General Microbiology
- Into ARU
- Diagnostic Techniques in Pathology
- Metabolism and its Control
- Principles of Genetics
- Principles of Pathology
- The Physiology of Organ Systems
- Preparation for Research
- Continuing Professional Development Level 5
- Ruskin Module
- Laboratory Techniques in DNA manipulation
- Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics
- Human Pathology
- Specialist Topics in Biomedical Science
- Undergraduate Project
- Blood Sciences
- Clinical Immunology
- Current Advances in Biomedical Science
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Microbial Pathogenicity
- Biomedical Case Studies
- Pharmacology and Translational Medicine
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £44,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
78% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Anglia Ruskin University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.