BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on biological mechanisms of health and disease. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and offers pathways toward Health and Care Professions Council registration. The first year covers fundamental subjects through Microbiology and biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, and Molecular genetics. The second year progresses to advanced physiological and diagnostic concepts with Medical physiology, Human metabolism, Immunology, and Medical microbiology. The final year focuses on complex clinical applications and independent investigation, featuring modules such as Biomedical science research project, Applications of microbiology, Clinical biochemistry, and Biology of disease.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. Must include A-level Maths/Science or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. Must include A-level Maths/Science or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 53%
- Left higher education: 33%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Nursing Professionals: 77%
- Therapy professionals: 6%
- Other Health Professionals: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Caring personal services: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 97%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 89%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 47%
- London: 12%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 84%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microbiology and biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Molecular genetics
- Skills in biomedical science
- Chemistry
- Skills in science
- Medical physiology
- Human metabolism
- Immunology
- Medical microbiology
- Haematology and transfusion science
- Genetics
- Cellular pathology
- Biomedical science research project
- Applications of microbiology
- Clinical biochemistry
- Applications of immunology
- Biology of disease
- Molecular biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £41,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Bedfordshire?
53% of students continued into their second year, and 33% left higher education.