BSc Biomedical Science
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 85 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 11%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 28%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 22%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 59%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 24%
- London: 39%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £47,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire do next?
88% 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 Hertfordshire?
85% 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 Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.