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

Biomedical Science with Placement Year

University of Warwick

(3.8)
177 reviews

Entry requirements

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

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
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)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: CB19

Here's what University of Warwick says about its Biomedical Science with Placement Year course.

Biomedical Science involves the study of life processes in humans. The subject provides an understanding of the causes and consequences of human and animal disease, including infection, cancer and neurological decay.

The application of new biological concepts in medicine is an ever-growing and exciting process. Developments in molecular, genetic and cellular biology research continue to drive progress in areas such as vaccine development, neurogenerative diseases and metabolic diseases.

You will develop the hands-on lab, problem solving and research skills employer’s desire. If you are considering a career in medicine, we provide mentoring and support for medical school applications.

You can opt to take a year-long industrial placement or study abroad between your second and third years.

Source: University of Warwick

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Life Sciences

Location

Main Site | Coventry

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with year in industry

Subjects

• Biomedical sciences

• Biology

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Warwick reviews

(3.8)
Based on 177 reviews from University of Warwick's students and alumni
5 star
28%
4 star
43%
3 star
21%
2 star
7%
1 star
1%
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I received some decent support from the SU. However, the SU is too far aligned with the University and not independent enough as it ideally should be

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Impossible to partake in University life due to the University's failure to provide basic accessibility - I quite literally could not travel on campus

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A few places on campus were a tad expensive

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What support? Trying to access support was impossible - issues such as health conditions and bereavement took months for the most basic of support to be offered. I am a disabled student and it often felt like I was the first person they have ever had to accommodate for - the entire University syste...

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When I started at the Uni there were some nice facilities, however efforts to 'modernise' quieter areas have made them inaccessible

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Content was interesting but let down by the University's failure to provide reasonable adjustments which made learning impossible

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Biomedical Science with Placement Year course at University of Warwick features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Biology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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?

65%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

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?

84%

low

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

81%

low

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

86%

med

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

75%

med

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

72%

med

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

69%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

53%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

88%

high

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

51%

low

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

83%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

78%

low

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

76%

low

How well organised is your course?

71%

low

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

90%

med

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

90%

med

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

95%

high

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

64%

med

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

92%

high

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?

74%

med

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

87%

med

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

83%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

92%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

70%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

med

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

87%

med

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

89%

med

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

86%

med

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

93%

high

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

82%

med

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

81%

med

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

73%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

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

57%

low

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

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

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

70%

low

How well organised is your course?

74%

med

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

89%

med

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

90%

med

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

92%

med

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

69%

med

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

92%

med

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

82%

med

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

79%

med

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

89%

med

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

86%

med

Student information

The Biomedical Science with Placement Year course at University of Warwick features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Biology
Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female67%Male31%Other1%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above91%
Number of students745
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyA
ChemistryB
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
GeographyA
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female65%Male34%Other1%
Where students come from
International15%UK85%
Student performance
2:1 or above89%
Number of students845
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
BiologyA
ChemistryB
MathematicsA
GeographyA
PsychologyA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Biomedical Science with Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Warwick graduates across each of those subject areas.

Biomedical sciences (non-specific)
Biology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

25%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Natural and social science professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

Graduate statistics

61%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

86%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

9%

Elementary occupations

8%

Media Professionals

7%

Natural and social science professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Biomedical Science with Placement Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Warwick graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Medical sciences
Biosciences

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£41.2k

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 with Placement Year.

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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