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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B940

Biomedical Science

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Would you like to learn how diseases occur, and how researchers and clinicians develop new treatments? Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), our Biomedical Science degree will provide you with both general and specialist knowledge in the field of biomedical science. Focusing on how cells, organs and systems function in the human body, you will gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of the pathogenesis of disease and strategies for their investigation and treatment. During your second year, there is the option of a one-year placement within industry or a... 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 88% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Biochemistry and Cellular Biology
Microbiology and Immunology
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Professional Practice in Biomedical Science
UCAS Code:B940
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,550

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£24,000£28,500£33,000
5 years£27,000£33,000£38,500

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 29% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-05-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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
92%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Biomedical Science as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#41UK Ranking
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