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Master of Science - MSci

Biomedical Science

University of Surrey

(4.3)
90 reviews

Entry requirements

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

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A level

A,A,B

Overall: AAB We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or mathematics subject. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass.

Most popular A-levels studied

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

Biomedical sciences
SubjectGrade
BiologyB
ChemistryC
MathematicsC
PsychologyB
GeographyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B906

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

Why choose this course

  • Study on a well-established course, accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) for over 20 years.

  • Gain industry experience through our Professional Training placements scheme and work with one of our partners who offer roles exclusively to students aspiring to become biomedical scientists.

  • Select modules tailored to your interests, including advanced technologies in gene expression, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology.

  • Access our £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory to use equipment found in the NHS and research labs across the world.

  • Complete an integrated masters, which incorporates an additional research-focused year of study, to prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia.

What you will study In your first year, you’ll study topics that are fundamental to biomedical science, including bacteriology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, human physiology, microbiology and physiology, ensuring you have a solid foundation upon which to build the rest of your degree.

During your second year, you will build on what you have learnt in your first year, and explore topics with a greater clinical focus, such as pathology, molecular biology, clinical biochemistry, and pharmacology.

In your third year, you’ll select modules that explore topics such as advanced pharmacology, circadian rhythms, immunology, systems biology and toxicology. You’ll study these alongside compulsory modules investigating cancer pathogenesis and treatment, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, our immune system and immunohaematological diseases. You’ll also get the opportunity to work alongside a supervisor to conduct your own scientific research project, performing experiments and critically evaluating data and literature.

If you have chosen to do an?integrated masters, you will complete an additional research-focused year of study that includes an advanced research project and training in scientific management and analytical skills. This will prepare you for a technical research career in industry or academia.

Source: University of Surrey

Course details

Qualification

Master of Science - MSci

Department

FHMS - School of Biosciences

Location

Stag Hill | Guildford

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Sandwich

Subjects

• Biomedical sciences

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects

University of Surrey student reviews

(4.3)
Based on 90 reviews from University of Surrey's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
26%
3 star
20%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
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2nd year student

1 year ago

I am aware of the welfare services available but I haven’t myself used them so can’t comment. Academic support has been accessible and my personal tutor has guided me with this. We also have sessions every so often run by the uni for support in academic writing, cvs and placements, and I believe we ...

(4)
Support

2nd year student

1 year ago

I generally find the campus facilities that I use to be pleasant, guest accommodation which I experienced is nice (though a water dispenser and shampoo/conditioner would be nice), the library has several floors for different study styles which I find useful, and the sports park is very multi-facete...

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Facilities

2nd year student

1 year ago

My course is well thought out and I feel there is a good network of staff and students which I don’t feel I previously had. Modules range from lab work to sensory science and are altogether interesting and enjoyable. My only gripes are that I find it inconvenient having a 1 or 2 hour lecture/tutoria...

(4)
Course

2nd year student

1 year ago

In my current course, I have been guided thoroughly through, but in my previous course that I didn’t complete, I dropped out as I was unaware of tools that I could use to help me, and this was all because of a lack of communication/understanding from my previous personal tutor. The university needs ...

(4)
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2nd year student

1 year ago

The Student Union offers lots of different societies and clubs that caters towards a diverse range of backgrounds and interests.

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2nd year student

1 year ago

The university has a decent nightlife as itu2019s close to the shopping centre and nightclubs.rnrnThe campus life is good as thereu2019s lots more of societies that you can join such as the politics society or walking society.

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University life

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Surrey

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

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

89%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

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

89%

med

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

97%

high

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?

89%

med

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

84%

med

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

90%

high

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

86%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

med

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

84%

high

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

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

high

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

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

med

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

87%

med

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?

84%

med

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

67%

med

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

91%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

88%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

high

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

90%

high

Student information

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

Biomedical sciences
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female65%Male34%Other1%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above78%
Number of students500
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

75%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

25%

Natural and social science professionals

10%

Elementary occupations

10%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Surrey graduates who took Biomedical Science - or another course in the same subject area.

Medical sciences

Earnings

£26.3k

First 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.

Source: LEO

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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