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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science
Glasgow Caledonian University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
to include two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Health and Food Technology, Physics, Maths, Psychology and Life & Health Science.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B940
Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Biomedical Science course.
Biomedical Science is vital for the clinical diagnosis of disease and accurate treatment of patients and the operation of the NHS and other health-related industries.
You’ll gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a Biomedical Scientist including cellular pathology, clinical biochemistry, haematology and clinical microbiology disciplines. Both our BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science and BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degrees are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and our BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the course includes a work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals.
The majority of our graduates find employment in NHS clinical laboratories. Some secure posts in industry, working as part of a research team in pharmaceutical development, biological product research and manufacture or conducting research in government, health service and university laboratories.
Source: Glasgow Caledonian University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Glasgow
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
| International | £15,200 per year (provisional) |
How you will be assessed
Our graduates leave university with a balanced knowledge and understanding of all branches of biomedical science after completing a course designed to allow them to become enquiring, independent learners while exhibiting high levels of professionalism.
Half of our assessment methods are practically based, providing hands-on laboratory skills and experience of data handling and presentation. This approach helps to make the programme distinctive and attractive to employers and will also equip graduates with the necessary skills and competencies to allow them to compete in the global marketplace
Glasgow Caledonian University student reviews
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Three stars: Good
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Five stars: Excellent
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Two stars: Could be better
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Four stars: Great
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Five stars: Excellent
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Four stars: Great
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Glasgow Caledonian 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 Glasgow Caledonian University students who took the Biomedical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
low
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
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?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
100%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
52%
low
Assessment and feedback
52%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
42%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
42%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
50%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
67%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
69%
low
Organisation and management
69%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
83%
med
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
96%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
61%
low
Student voice
61%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
42%
low
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?
54%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
67%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Glasgow Caledonian University. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | E | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
| Mathematics | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biomedical Science at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Glasgow Caledonian University graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£36.9k
Third year after graduation
£38.1k
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 Science.
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
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Glasgow Caledonian University on The Student Room.
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