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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C900

Biomedical Science

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Gain a fascinating insight into human life processes and the health of the human population with our practice-based IBMS-accredited degree in Biomedical Science, designed to provide you with the knowledge, and practical and analytical skills needed to pursue a variety of Biomedical Science careers. Overview Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our practice-led degree offers a fascinating insight into human life processes, as well as disease and health within the human population. You will develop a range of practical and analytical skills using our state-of-the-art... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and a 91% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cellular Biology and Histology
Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Human Molecular Genetics
Infection and Immunity
Haematology and Blood Science
Analytical Techniques and Laboratory Practice
Pathophysiology and Disease Mechanisms
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:C900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBC (or equivalent). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at grade C or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: Either Biology, or Chemistry at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£28,500
3 years£26,000£31,500£36,500
5 years£30,000£36,500£45,500

UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

46%Working
23%Studying
8%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
91%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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£750scholarship value
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£2,000scholarship value
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£1,000scholarship value
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Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Biomedical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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