Biomedical Science

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineBiomedical sciences

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

About this course

Biomedical Science forms an important component of medical science, informing, supporting and improving human healthcare and medicine. It is a broad-based science degree which studies the biological mechanisms of human health and disease.

Why study BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at BU?

  • Study strategies of research, new discoveries and principles of new technologies for more effective analysis and precise interpretations of health and disease

  • Understand the theories, concepts and principles relevant to different disciplines in biomedical science as well as the wider application of these to address societal needs

  • Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in biomedical science and how to conduct your own biomedical science research

  • Complete a 30-week placement in year three to experience some essential and fascinating insights for your future career

  • Explore different techniques for developing medicine and how they are used to treat illness in the human body in our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.

  • Within 15 months of graduating, 96% of our students are in employment or further study (source DiscoverUni 2023)

    Biomedical Science is a rapidly growing area of study and graduates are highly sought after by a diverse range of organisations, not only medical, but those involved in other scientific and related technical research and development.

    We expect most of our graduates will want to progress their particular area of interest, either by making an original contribution to knowledge in their field by further postgraduate study, or by working in a diagnostic, pharmaceutical or research organisation.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £27,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3115 Quality assurance technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £27,000

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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