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UndergraduateMaster of ScienceUCAS: B902

Biomedical Science

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£156,718Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MSci Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This 4-year MSci Biomedical Science course explores the science of the human body and the causes and treatments of diseases that affect us. Our broad programme is taught by subject experts, who carry out fundamental scientific and medical research, and covers single cells and molecular processes up to whole body systems. As a student of Biomedical Science at Birmingham, you will have the opportunity to undertake an industrial placement year where we will support you to find your ideal placement either in industry or in the biomedical sector, or help you to access financial support to take o... 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 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Molecular and Cellular Biology
Human Physiology and Anatomy
Biochemistry and Metabolic Pathways
Immunology and Infection
Pathology and Disease Mechanisms
Pharmacology and Therapeutic Development
Research Methods and Scientific Communication
Integrated Systems and Clinical Application
UCAS Code:B902
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

Required subjects and grades: Two science A levels from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics; GCSE grade 6/B in Mathematics and 6/B in Biology and Chemistry (or double award science) if not offered at a higher level. General Studies: Not accepted as part of the minimum 3 A Level subjects.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

Overall score of 32 points, with minimum grades of 6, 6, 5 in higher level subjects, to include at least two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics – Maths Studies is excluded).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£156,718

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£626,872

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 — University of Birmingham

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£32,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£37,000
5 years£29,000£36,000£44,000

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 20% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 41% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
82%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
81%
Organisation and management
73%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
92%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Birmingham

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

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
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