UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C190

Biomedical Sciences

Name: Biomedical Sciences
Price: 38900 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£38,900Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The aim of biomedical science is to understand the function of the human body. In both health and disease, it looks at the following levels: * molecular * cellular * organ * system Biomedical scientists integrate the knowledge they gain from research across a range of related disciplines, and apply it to the analysis of disease mechanisms. The basic research they carry out is fundamental for developments and innovation in disease: * diagnosis * treatment * prevention Biomedical scientists develop individual scientific, experimental and critical skills. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 91% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology and Genetics

Cell Biology and Physiology

Human Anatomy and Organ Systems

Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways

Microbiology and Immunology

Pathology and Disease Mechanisms

Research Methods and Biostatistics

Final Year Research Project

UCAS Code:C190

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

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 — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£27,500	£30,000	£32,000
3 years	£25,000	£29,000	£34,500
5 years	£29,000	£39,500	£49,500

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▲ 14% above UK average salary

This course

£29,000

UK average

£25,500

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 55% above UK average salary

This course

£39,500

UK average

£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 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

15%Work & Study

10%Seeking Work

65%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

78%

Overall

Teaching on my course

83%

Learning opportunities

82%

Assessment and feedback

67%

Academic support

86%

Organisation and management

74%

Learning resources

84%

Student voice

72%

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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