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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Biomedical Sciences (R87)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences (R87) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. Biomedical sciences is a broad area of modern science and underpins much of contemporary medicine. By studying a biomedical sciences degree, you’ll understand how the human body works and how illnesses are diagnosed and treated. You’ll explore how cells, tissues, organs, and body systems function together and their impact on health and disease. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Interventions
Microbiology and Immunology
Clinical Laboratory Practice
Research Methods and Biostatistics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£27,000£30,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£36,000
5 years£23,500£32,500£42,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£32,500
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

70%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Broad subject area average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
85%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
66%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
66%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Broad-subject-area average for this provider

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About Open University

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