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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science
Oxford Brookes University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at Oxford Brookes University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
At least one science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B900
Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its Biomedical Science course.
Perhaps you studied biology in school and it sparked an interest in how the human body works and functions. Now, you want to understand things on a deeper level. If so, our (BSc) Biomedical Sciences degree is for you. On the course, we grapple with big questions such as ‘How are diseases caused?’ and ‘What tools can we use to understand symptoms?’
Through a mix of academic and practical learning, you’ll gain the skills employers look for. These include lab techniques, data handling, computing, report writing, oral presentations, and teamwork. With accreditation from the Institute for Biomedical Science (IBMS), you can be confident that you’ll benefit from highly rated teaching.
The broadness of the degree opens up many possible future pathways. Using their strong links with industry, our academics have helped students find valuable work experience.
Better diagnosis means better treatment for patients. That’s the difference we’re making to people’s lives. Are you ready to join us?
Source: Oxford Brookes University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Biomedical Science at Oxford Brookes University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological and Medical Sciences
Location
Main Site | Oxford
Duration
6 Years
Study mode
Part-time
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £1,220 per module |
| Scotland | £1,220 per module |
| Wales | £1,220 per module |
| Northern Ireland | £1,220 per module |
Oxford Brookes University student reviews
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1st year student
1 year ago
Five stars: Excellent
1st year student
1 year ago
Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.
1st year student
1 year ago
There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.
1st year student
1 year ago
My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...
1st year student
1 year ago
I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.
1st year student
1 year ago
It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes 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 Oxford Brookes 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
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
95%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
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?
73%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
87%
high
Organisation and management
87%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
high
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
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?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
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?
79%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
87%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Oxford Brookes University. These students are taking Biomedical Science or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biomedical Science at Oxford Brookes University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Oxford Brookes University graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third 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
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