BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement)
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What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 85%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 39%
- London: 35%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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.
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an arts therapist.
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 (NHS placement) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £35,500. The £29,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex 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 (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
96% 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 (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex 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. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an arts therapist.
Does BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.