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Birmingham City University

UCAS Code: C900 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Entry requirements

A level

B,B,C

112 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades BBC (or equivalent). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Grade B or above. Excluded subjects: General Studies; Critical Thinking; Extended Project.

Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Bioscience-related pathway

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Applicants for this course need GCSE English Language or English Literature and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: Either Biology, or Chemistry at Higher level. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, grade 5 in Maths (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at grade C/4 or above, English Language (Standard level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted. For English A, this must be grade 4 or above; for English B, this must be grade 5

Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level.

112 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma: accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. Diploma accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A level/Level 3 equivalent . A diploma in other subjects can be accepted in combination with an A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a level 3 equivalent. Certificate accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, alongside two A levels or Level 3 equivalents qualification in an accepted Science subject. Please note that Health and Social Care cannot be accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

112 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma: accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. Diploma accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A level/Level 3 equivalent . A diploma in other subjects can be accepted in combination with an A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a level 3 equivalent. Certificate accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, alongside two A levels or Level 3 equivalents qualification in an accepted Science subject. Please note that Health and Social Care cannot be accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

112 UCAS tariff points. Extended Diploma: accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science. Diploma accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science at grade DM overall, in combination with one other A level/Level 3 equivalent . A diploma in other subjects can be accepted in combination with an A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above, or a level 3 equivalent. Certificate accepted subjects: Applied Science or Biomedical Science, alongside two A levels or Level 3 equivalents qualification in an accepted Science subject. Please note that Health and Social Care cannot be accepted as a Science qualification for the purpose of meeting our entry requirements.

112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level or above.

112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC). Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry at Higher level or above.

T Level

M

Merit overall. Accepted subjects: Science.

UCAS Tariff

112

Please note: If you qualify for our BCU Accelerate scheme, you could receive an offer that is two grades below our normal entry requirements.

About this course

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2025

Subject

Biomedical sciences

Our practice-led degree offers a fascinating insight into human life processes, as well as disease and health within the human population. You will develop a range of practical and analytical skills using our state-of-the-art life sciences labs. Our aim is to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to progress into a variety of Biomedical Science careers.

The course is in the final stages of approval for accreditation by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

**What is covered in this course?**

Biomedical Science embraces a range of disciplines, including clinical biochemistry, human molecular genetics, cell biology, infection and immunity, and haematology and transfusion science. These subjects are of immense importance in healthcare provision and medical research, as well as underpinning the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

On this course you will learn how the human body functions during health and disease, and develop an understanding of the diagnosis, management, and treatment of a range of diseases. Throughout the programme you will gain important practical and scientific skills, developed by learning in our state-of-the-art life sciences laboratories where you will use industry standard equipment.

In the final year you will complete an independent research project under the guidance of one of our academic staff, providing you with the opportunity to consolidate your learning on the course.

When you graduate, a range of careers are open to you as well as the option for further postgraduate training and study. These careers include medical laboratory assistant, trainee biomedical scientist, conducting clinical trials for drug companies, research assistant and research technician, marketing assistant and medical and scientific sales representative. You could also use your qualification to progress into teaching, or undertake postgraduate study to obtain Master’s, Physician Associate/Assistant or PhD qualifications. Exceptional graduates may be able to progress into postgraduate entry Medicine or Dentistry courses.

You will be taught by our team of specialist academic staff who have a wealth of industry, clinical and research experience and will provide the expertise to support your learning throughout the course. We encourage a collaborative culture, so students feel able to seek support and guidance from academic and support staff and you will have the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of the course as part of the biomedical science community at the University.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,690
per year
International
£17,690
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

The Uni

Course location:

City South Campus, Edgbaston

Department:

School of Health Sciences

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

69%
Biomedical sciences

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

72%
Staff make the subject interesting
83%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
72%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

80%
Library resources
85%
IT resources
82%
Course specific equipment and facilities
58%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

92%
UK students
8%
International students
35%
Male students
65%
Female students
46%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation

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Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£22,000
med
Average annual salary
100%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£29k

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£34k

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