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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biomedical Science
University of Hertfordshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at University of Hertfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
Including 2 science GCE A Levels (or equivalent) one of which must be a grade C in either biology or chemistry (acceptable A levels are Human Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths, Physics, ICT and Sports Studies). Pass required in A level science practical.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: B990
Here's what University of Hertfordshire says about its Biomedical Science course.
This study programme is designed to provide you with an understanding of the causes, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. You will graduate with a knowledge of the pathogenesis of disease and how disease disrupts the normal function of the human body.
On graduation, you will be eligible for employment as a biomedical scientist in the National Health Service and Public Health Service laboratories. In addition, job opportunities exist in the Blood Transfusion Service Laboratories; pharmaceutical and healthcare industries; forensic laboratories; sales and marketing in the healthcare field; education and research.
Once you graduate you will become eligible for state registration as a Biomedical Scientist and membership of the Institute of Biomedical Science. Typical job titles of recent graduates: Trainee Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Trials Associate, Drug Safety Coordinator, Medical Representative, Lab Scientist, Microbiologist, Research Assistant, Tissue Culture Technologist, Donor Transplant Assistant. Typical employers of recent graduates: Pfizer, Denfleet Pharma Ltd, Health Protection Agency, GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, NHS Trusts, Lark Technology.
Source: University of Hertfordshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Biomedical Science at University of Hertfordshire.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biosciences
Location
Main Site | Hatfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Biomedical sciences
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
University of Hertfordshire student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Hertfordshire
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 Hertfordshire 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
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
91%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
74%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
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?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
82%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hertfordshire. 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 | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Religious Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Biomedical Science course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hertfordshire graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
76%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
88%
In work, study or other activity
72%
Say it fits with future plans
78%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
42%
Other Health Professionals
16%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
7%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Natural and social science professionals
20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hertfordshire graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£28.8k
First year after graduation
£39.1k
Third year after graduation
£39.1k
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
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