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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Science

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at Edinburgh Napier University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
SubjectGrade
BiologyD
ChemistryD
Business StudiesC
English LanguageD
English LiteratureB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B941

Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Biomedical Science course.

Our labs were purpose built for us and we even have a Confocal Microscope which is available for research projects if required.

Biomedical science, although well established as a scientific discipline, is also a rapidly advancing subject constantly striving towards improving human health and creating a need for highly skilled biomedical scientists.

This course gives you a broad understanding of the scientific investigation of human health and disease. It covers the key aspects and principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology and physiology and their application to the causes and management of disease.

Your learning is supported by our research teams, who are at the forefront of biomedical research and contribute to all aspects of teaching, both lab and non-lab based.

In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.

You'll gain the skills and knowledge to develop a career in biomedical science or progress to postgraduate study.

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Applied Sciences

Location

Sighthill | Edinburgh

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biomedical sciences

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

Edinburgh Napier University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Edinburgh Napier University's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
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1st year student

1 year ago

I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University

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 Edinburgh Napier University students who took the Biomedical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

94%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

91%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

85%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

97%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

88%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

97%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

97%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

97%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

91%

high

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

94%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

100%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

100%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

82%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

94%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

82%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

88%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

97%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male33%
Where students come from
International16%UK84%
Student performance
2:1 or above86%
Number of students190
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Biomedical Science at Edinburgh Napier University.

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

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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