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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement
Brunel University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement course at Brunel University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C723
Here's what Brunel University of London says about its Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement course.
This course includes a placement year carried out between years 2 and 3.
What's happening inside our cells? What's happening at a molecular level? The bringing together of biology and chemistry allows scientists to use chemical knowledge to understand biological problems.
At Brunel, we understand that your specialist knowledge should be built on a sound grounding of all the areas of biomedical sciences. This means that your first year will cover areas such as the human body, biochemistry and research skills. As you continue through your degree you'll study specialist areas that will teach you about the various biochemical pathways and how they may be altered during specific human diseases.
And if you change your mind about your specialist area, don’t worry. The flexibility of our course at Brunel means that you can switch to another specialist pathway in the second year or even take the general Biomedical Sciences BSc.
The Royal Society of Biology has awarded its accreditation to all of Brunel’s biomedical sciences BSc courses. This means that you can be confident that your degree will prepare you for the working world – and your prospective employers will know this too. You'll receive a one year’s membership as an Associate Member once you graduate, integrating you into the sector with access to key contacts and up-to-date knowledge.
In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our research programmes in cellular and biochemical pathways, the regulation of gene expression, DNA repair and immunological responses to microbial infection. This will give you first-hand experience of real-world laboratory research and prepare you for your future career.
Source: Brunel University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biosciences
Location
Main Site | Uxbridge
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Biomolecular science
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £21,795 per year (provisional) |
| International | £21,795 per year (provisional) |
The modules you will study
Modules
Typical Modules include;
Practical Skills in Biomedical Sciences Biology of the Cell Data Analysis Metabolic Regulation
For further information please visit www.brunel.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/Biomedical-Sciences-Biochemistry-BSc
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through a mixture of coursework and written examinations to test your knowledge, understanding, problem solving and data interpretation.
Brunel University of London student reviews
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Three stars: Good
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5 star help especially with math modules
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Library is currently being fitted with new furniture and central university quad area construction finished a month ago and looks stunning
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1 year ago
Very broad in terms of the field of finance which allows you to explore different paths
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Brunel University of London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Brunel University of London students who took the Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
Learning opportunities
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
69%
low
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
82%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
78%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Brunel University of London. These students are taking Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Brunel University of London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
62%
Say it fits with future plans
51%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Sales occupations
9%
Administrative occupations
9%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
63%
Say it fits with future plans
48%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
13%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
12%
Natural and social science professionals
11%
Sales occupations
10%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Brunel University of London graduates who took Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£28.5k
Third year after graduation
£40k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Sciences (Biochemistry) with Placement.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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