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BSc Biomedical Science

University of Sunderland

Institution
University of Sunderland
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biomedical Science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
KIS00586
Median salary
£30,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 93%
  • Learning opportunities: 86%
  • Assessment and feedback: 90%
  • Academic support: 95%
  • Organisation and management: 86%
  • Learning resources: 92%
  • Student voice: 84%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 65%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 10%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Natural and social science professionals: 30%
  • Elementary occupations: 20%
  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Caring personal services: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 40%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 75%
  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
  • East Midlands: 5%
  • London: 10%
  • South East: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 55 students who started

  • A levels: 93%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • Access course: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 2%
  • Other qualifications: 2%

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 Sunderland earn?

The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £8,500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.

What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at University of Sunderland do next?

80% 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 Sunderland?

93% 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 Sunderland?

The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.

Is BSc Biomedical Science at University of Sunderland accredited?

Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Does BSc Biomedical Science at University of Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.