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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement)
University of Essex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) course at University of Essex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Chemistry or Biology plus a second science or Mathematics. Psychology, Statistics, Physics, Applied Science, Human Biology, Geography, PE and Sociology (on a case by case basis) are all acceptable as second science A-levels.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Essex. These students are taking Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| History | D |
| English Literature | C |
| Sociology | B |
| Biology | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B991
Here's what University of Essex says about its Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) course.
The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) is a four-year degree, with a year on placement in the NHS.
You’ll gain the practical skills, knowledge and lab experience needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector.
WHY THIS COURSE
The BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science (NHS placement) gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases.
In Year One, you’ll participate in Science Week at Public Health England (PHE) in Colindale. In Year Two, you can visit hospitals in the Eastern Region and beyond.
You’ll spend Year Three on placement within the NHS, spending time with NHS professionals to improve your laboratory skills and develop your understanding of the different career paths in this sector. You’ll also be able to complete your Final Year research project while on placement, supervised by highly experienced NHS professionals.
In your Final Year, you’ll attend our Biomedical Employability Day and have the chance to contribute to the IBMS Congress.
You’ll graduate on a fast-tracked path to a career in the NHS as a biomedical scientist or medical researcher.
Source: University of Essex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Life Sciences
Location
Colchester Campus | Colchester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Health sciences
Start date
October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £24,360 per year |
| International | £24,360 per year |
The modules you will study
Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.
University of Essex student reviews
Showing 45 reviews
2nd year student
3 years ago
The SU tries their best with the budget they have. They are probably one of the only departments who try their hardest at Essex. Societies and sports clubs are great with lots of socials and a great way and the best way to make new friends at Essex. The 2 bars and nightclub on campus are ok although...
2nd year student
3 years ago
I live near Colchester so I haven’t moved far to go to Essex University so I knew what the area would be like. It isn’t the most busiest area and you can pretty much find every and do everything tourist-wise in a couple of days. Nightlife is ok with the club on campus and a couple in the town, all o...
2nd year student
3 years ago
With the cost of living so high in the UK, the University has only raised their rent slightly and when you take into account that bills are included, the cheaper accommodation options are quite good deals. I notice that financial support is offered to those in more difficult circumstances due to the...
2nd year student
3 years ago
There is more that could be done in this area and I imagine those who are new to this sort of environment (living on your own, needing to self motivate to study etc) would struggle as there is a lack of communication from all aspects of the University. A simple email explaining how a specific examin...
2nd year student
3 years ago
The facilities on campus for education (library, labs etc) I cannot fault and they all work effectively. However, the accommodation is quite poor. In my 1st year in halls, I moved into a dirty room which smelt like a toilet. Clearly it hadn’t been cleaned since the last tenant which meant I had to c...
2nd year student
3 years ago
The course content is good however the delivery is lacking. It seems pointless going to lectures face to face as a lot of lecturers just read off the slides and add nothing on top. Sometimes the lecturers themselves seem puzzled at some of the content on the slides and they often just quickly move o...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Essex
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 University of Essex students who took the Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
88%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
86%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
84%
med
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
87%
med
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
85%
med
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
57%
low
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
78%
low
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Essex. These students are taking Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) at University of Essex.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Essex graduates who took Applied Biomedical Science (NHS Placement) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£29.2k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
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 Applied Biomedical Science (NHS 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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