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BSc Biomedical Science

University of Brighton

Institution
University of Brighton
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Science
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
P3EG023MUU
Median salary
£33,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 83%
  • Learning opportunities: 92%
  • Assessment and feedback: 77%
  • Academic support: 93%
  • Organisation and management: 77%
  • Learning resources: 96%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 40 students who started

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 25%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 15%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Sales occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 55%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 705 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 1%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 2%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 11%
  • South East: 71%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 45 students who started

  • A levels: 95%
  • Access course: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

  • Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
  • Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Brighton earn?

The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. 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 Brighton do next?

95% 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 Brighton?

83% 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 Brighton?

The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.

Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Brighton accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Brighton?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.