BSc Applied Biomedical Science
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 75%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 84%
- Access course: 11%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
- This degree meets NHS requirements for the role of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. Academic study is integrated with 50 weeks of work based training underpinned by professional practice. Delivered by academic and clinical staff with active patient involvement the degree constantly evolves to embed new science and technology e.g. genomics.
- Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £40,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Healthcare science.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford?
The average entrant had 150 UCAS points.
Is BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford accredited?
Yes. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). This degree meets NHS requirements for the role of a Healthcare Science Practitioner. Academic study is integrated with 50 weeks of work based training underpinned by professional practice. Delivered by academic and clinical staff with active patient involvement the degree constantly evolves to embed new science and technology e.g. genomics. Accredited by the NSHCS (National School of Health Care Science), on behalf of Health education England, for the purpose of eligibility for registration as a Health-care Science Practitioner on the AHCS (Academy for Healthcare and Science) voluntary accredited register.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Biomedical Science at University of Bradford?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.