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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B941
Biomedical Science
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our labs were purpose built for us and we even have a Confocal Microscope which is available for research projects if required. Biomedical science, although well established as a scientific discipline, is also a rapidly advancing subject constantly striving towards improving human health and creating a need for highly skilled biomedical scientists. This course gives you a broad understanding of the scientific investigation of human health and disease. International tuition fees are £1,820 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Human Physiology and Pathophysiology
Immunology and Host Defence
Cell Biology and Microscopy Techniques
Clinical Disease and Pharmacology
Research Methods and Scientific Investigation
Investigative Project in Biomedical Science
Professional Practice and Employability in Biomedical Science
UCAS Code:B941
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5. ^Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£1,820
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£7,280
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £28,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £32,000 | £37,500 |
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▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
15%Studying
25%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
80%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
91%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
86%Learning resources
98%Student voice
88%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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