MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement)
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 49%
- London: 28%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) at University of Essex?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.