Biomedical Science
University of CumbriaCourse Overview
Offered by University of Cumbria, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Carlisle, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Dive into the fascinating world of Biomedical Science where theory meets practice in our cutting-edge laboratories. You'll gain the knowledge, skills and inspiration to thrive in the field and make a lasting impact on healthcare. Put theoretical learning into practice in our industry-standard labs. International tuition fees are £16,000 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 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB 32 points in Biology |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Cumbria
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,000 | £28,000 | £30,000 |
| 3 years | £29,000 | £33,000 | £37,500 |
| 5 years | £32,000 | £38,500 | £42,000 |
UK subject average: £25,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Cumbria
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