BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 45%
- South East: 24%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
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 (With Placement) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £44,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement) at London South Bank University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement) at London South Bank University?
73% 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 (With Placement) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement) at London South Bank University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Does BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement) at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science (With Placement) at London South Bank University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.