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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B991

Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement)

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£24,360Per Year (Intl)
£28,500Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a four-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS. You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector. WHY THIS COURSE The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases. In Year One, you’ll participate in S... International tuition fees are £24,360 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Clinical Microbiology and Infection Control
Haematology and Blood Transfusion Science
Immunology and Immune System Disorders
Cell Pathology and Histopathology
Clinical Biochemistry and Metabolic Disease
Neurological Disease Mechanisms
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Applied Biomedical Science Project
UCAS Code:B991
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.

International Baccalaureate

29 - 30 points

or three Higher Level certificates with 555-554. Either must include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology and a second science or Mathematics grade 5, plus Standard level Mathematics grade 4 if not taken at Higher Level. Computer Science, Design Technology, Physics, Sport, exercise and Health Science at Higher Level are all acceptable as second science subjects. We are also happy to consider a combination of separate IB Diploma Programmes at both Higher and Standard Level. Please note that Maths in the IB is not required if you have already achieved GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above.

UCAS Points102

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,360

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£97,440

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 Essex

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£28,500£28,500
3 years£19,000£26,500£32,500
5 years£26,000£33,500£42,500

UK subject average: £28,500 — 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
£26,500
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 18% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH02-06-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
100%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
91%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
88%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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