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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: B900

Biomedical Science

University of Plymouth
Plymouth, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,150Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Plymouth, the BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in health sciences. Based in Plymouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore the science behind human health, disease and therapeutics through research-informed education. Learn in a dynamic environment shaped by recent advances and expert input from leading researchers and NHS staff, opening diverse career paths. Make a difference Work with leading academics on ground-breaking biomedical research, contributing to advancements in areas such as cancer biology, immunology, and molecular medicine. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 86% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cancer biology
Immunology
Molecular medicine
UCAS Code:B900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

To include Grade 4 in Biology at Higher Level and Grade 4 in Chemistry, Maths, Applied Science, Psychology, Geography, Geology, IT, Environmental Science or Physics at Higher Level. English and Mathematics accepted within as GCSE equivalent.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,150

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,600

Home Student Fee

£11,350

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 Plymouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£28,500
3 years£20,000£26,000£31,000
5 years£26,000£33,500£40,000

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
£26,000
UK average
£25,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 31% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£25,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 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: CAH02-05). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Studying
20%Work & Study
55%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
84%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
87%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Helena Kennedy Foundation

University of Plymouth · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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About University of Plymouth

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

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