BSc Biomedical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science, a biomedical science degree centred on laboratory investigations of human health and disease. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Developed in collaboration with NHS Wales, the course is taught by university academics and hospital-based biomedical scientists, and prepares students for professional registration. The first year covers foundational subjects through Professional Practice for the Biomedical and Life Sciences, Health, Wellbeing and the Body, and Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics. The second year progresses to Advanced Laboratory Skills for the Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Blood Sciences, and Research Methods. The third year involves advanced clinical studies through Biology of Disease, Clinical Genetics and Cancer Biology, and Infectious Disease, Immunity and Inflammation, alongside an independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including a science (biology or chemistry) at level 3. If you don’t have Science at Level 3, then we would recommend the Science Summer School.
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What students say
Based on about 126 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 60%
- Nursing Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 68%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Modules
- Professional Practice for the Biomedical and Life Sciences
- Maths and S tatistics for S cience
- Health, Wellbeing and the B ody
- Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Essential skills for the Life Sciences
- Introduction to Immunology and Microbiology
- Advanced L aboratory S kills for the Biomedical and Life Sciences
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Blood Sciences
- Cellular and Histopathology
- Applied and Medical Microbiology
- Research Methods
- Research P roject
- Biology of Diseas e
- Clinical Genetics and Cancer Biology
- Infectious Disease, Immunity and Inflammation
- Advances in Medicine - Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £31,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £15,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Science at Wrexham University do next?
90% 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 Wrexham University?
92% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Science at Wrexham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Science at Wrexham University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.