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

Biomedical Science

University of South Wales

(4.3)
1055 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Science course at University of South Wales.

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Most popular A-levels studied

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

Biomedical sciences
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
ChemistryD
MathematicsE
English LiteratureB
GermanA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B902

Here's what University of South Wales says about its Biomedical Science course.

Biomedical Science is an exciting, interdisciplinary subject exploring the normal functioning of the human body at the molecular, cellular and whole organism levels and how understanding these processes enables breakthroughs in the treatment of human disease and improvements to health.

On this Biomedical Science degree, you will study a broad range of topics including biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, cellular pathology and immunology, enabling you to understand how different diseases develop and how they can be treated.

Our Biomedical Science course, places significant emphasis on laboratory techniques and scientific communication, from writing labs reports, critical evaluation of scientific data and solving research problems, all essential skills for a wide range of scientific careers.

The Biomedical Science course is an ideal choice if you are interested scientific basis of how the human body normally functions, how pathological changes can result in disease and how these diseases can be treated. You will develop laboratory skills in biomedical science, alongside learning to critically evaluate scientific information to communicate this information to a range of different audiences. This degree provides the scientific basis for a career in a range of fields, including biomedical research, teaching, and biotechnology industries, as well as postgraduate study (e.g. MSc or PhD). Graduates may also choose to progress to careers in healthcare, for example, as Physicians Associates or working in Public Health

Source: University of South Wales

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Applied Sciences

Location

Pontypridd | Pontypridd

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Biomedical sciences

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£9,790 per year
International£16,200 per year

University of South Wales student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 1055 reviews from University of South Wales's students and alumni
5 star
55%
4 star
25%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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1st year

Psychology

8 months ago

They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.

(1)
Finance

1st year

Psychology

8 months ago

Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks

(1)
Overall

1st year student

1 year ago

The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles

(5)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

they provided me with very good academic support that help my study

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.

(4)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales

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 South Wales students who took the Biomedical Science course - or another course in the same subject area.

Subjects allied to medicine

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

85%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

80%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

77%

low

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

82%

low

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

79%

low

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

86%

low

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

77%

low

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

72%

low

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

76%

low

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

76%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

med

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

74%

med

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

79%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

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

53%

low

How well organised is your course?

44%

low

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

77%

low

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

91%

med

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

85%

med

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

57%

low

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

79%

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?

66%

low

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

69%

low

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

66%

low

My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.

77%

low

I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.

76%

low

I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.

83%

low

I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).

60%

low

I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).

71%

low

My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.

70%

low

Student information

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

Biomedical sciences
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female62%Male34%Other4%
Where students come from
International26%UK74%
Number of students95
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of South Wales graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Subjects allied to medicine

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

94%

In work, study or other activity

92%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

71%

Nursing Professionals

13%

Therapy professionals

3%

Caring personal services

3%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

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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