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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Bachelor's degree at Middlesex University

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Middlesex University is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and recognised as a nationally valid UK degree.

BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
83%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

Study Biomedical Science BSc at Middlesex University. Gain lab skills, explore human health, and prepare for careers in research, diagnostics & healthcare. From the provider’s course page.

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Middlesex University, based in Hendon Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.

For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 83% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 67% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Medicine & Dentistry, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.0
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong77

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent83

Stronger evidence Published sample: 150. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 83% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong79

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 79% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 4 modules
  • Laboratory and Professional SkillsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to introduce you to the biomedical profession and job prospects while developing essential laboratory skills, safety practices, and communication methods necessary for academic and professional advancement, particularly in clinical laboratory settings. This module also aims to promote teamwork among students and encourages self-reflection as an integral component of professional development practices.

  • Human SciencesCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of human anatomy and physiology required to underpin your future learning. The unifying theme of homeostasis is used to show how a healthy structure and function are maintained and how failures of homeostasis can result in disease.

  • Cell Sciences and GeneticsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module explores the cellular structure and function and genetics of eukaryotes, bacteria, and archaea and will in addition cover virus biology. It will provide you with principles of genetics and a detailed understanding of the genetic processes that are operating at molecular, organism, population and species levels. You will be introduced to core theory and experimental techniques used to investigate physiology, growth and death of cells, with examples of diseases resulting from abnormal

  • Biomolecular ScienceCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with the skills and underpinning knowledge on the basic principles of biochemistry. This will include the knowledge of the structure and function of the key biomolecules and their role in metabolism. The module combines elements of biology and chemistry to relate to the understanding of metabolic diseases, health and wellbeing.

Year 2 4 modules
  • Molecular Biology and Clinical GeneticsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module aims to provide you with an understanding of the principles, practices, quality assurance, and applications of commonly used screening and diagnostic techniques of molecular diagnostics and clinical genetics for disease investigation. Additionally, the module aims to enhance your knowledge of how to apply common molecular biology techniques for pathogen identification. Furthermore, the module aims to equip you with basic bioinformatics tools used in the study of genes associated with

  • Clinical Sciences and Clinical BiochemistryCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module introduces you to the concept of integrated pathology. This module provides a comprehensive understanding of different types of common diseases, disease mechanisms and diagnostic techniques. On this module you explore the multidisciplinary nature of disease investigation, management, and prevention, emphasising biochemical techniques for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring.

  • Immunology and Infection ScienceCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    The aims of this module are to give you an understanding of the many ways in which the immune response protects the host from infectious disease. This module also aims to provide you with an understanding of the structure and function of infectious agents and their control. You will also be taught more advanced microbiological techniques that will enable you to characterise infectious agents.

  • Haematology and Blood TransfusionCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    The overall aim of this module is that you gain knowledge about the characteristics, diagnosis, and management of various blood disorders, and understand and gain experience in a range of core and specialised haematological techniques used for screening, diagnosing and monitoring blood-related disorders. It is also aimed to equip you with knowledge and skills in transfusion sciences, including interpretation of blood groups and antibodies, safe supply and administration of blood components, unde

Year 3 4 modules
  • Clinical Immunology and Medical MicrobiologyCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module provides you with a critical understanding of what happens when the immune response become dysregulated leading to immune mediated pathology and neoplasm. You will also get a sound knowledge of pathogenicity, epidemiology, antimicrobial agents and resistance, One Health concept, and the global emergence, prevention and control of microbial infections. You will acquire practical skills of laboratory diagnostic methods that will enable you to identify bacterial pathogens.

  • Research Methods and Science InnovationCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module provides you with the skills to plan, implement, analyse and report project-based work, in preparation for the final year project module. The module also develops core research skills for scientific research design. Specific research skills include analytical techniques and provides you with an insight into the translation of science into real-world solutions and the factors affecting innovation, and knowledge production and transfer.

  • Molecular & Cellular PathologyCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    The aims of this module are to give you a working knowledge of the principles and practice of cellular and molecular pathology and to gain experience in the application of commonly used techniques and the delivery of cellular pathology services. Emphasis is placed on the use of histological equipment, and on routine and special staining techniques for the demonstration of pathological conditions.

  • Dissertation and Professional DevelopmentCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This module enhances specialised knowledge, ethical awareness, and skills in research, technology, and communication. It promotes further development in analytical thinking, critical evaluation, synthesis of complex information alongside advancing scientific writing skills essential for career advancement prospects. You will be enabled to pursue areas of individual interest in the subject area appropriate to your target award and will have the opportunity of gaining increased theoretical and pra

Year 4 1 modules
  • Clinical Laboratory PracticeCompulsory120 credits
    Module details

    The module will provide you with an opportunity to develop and then consolidate your knowledge and understanding of the day-to-day management and routines of hospital pathology laboratories. In addition, you will be able to acquire the knowledge and skills required for registration as biomedical scientists with the Health and Care Professions Council and prepare for the IBMS assessment of their Registration Portfolio.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This course equips you with laboratory skills and an understanding of human health from cellular to clinical level. You'll typically begin with core biomedical sciences, anatomy, physiology and pathology, taught by body system, alongside clinical and communication skills from the outset. Early modules introduce population health and professional ethics. As you progress, you move into clinical placements across hospital and general practice settings, with specialty attachments in areas such as surgery, psychiatry and research opportunities including intercalation options. Throughout, you'll undertake student-selected components that allow you to explore topics in depth, often with a research focus, building toward a final project that consolidates your learning.

Who it's for

This course suits students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff band among recent entrants was 96–111 points. You should have a genuine interest in the biological and medical sciences and be prepared for a demanding, practical programme that combines laboratory work with academic study.

Careers & job market

Across Medicine and Dentistry courses nationally, 89% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree. Of those in work, 75% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries of £27,000–£32,000 at 15 months; after five years, this rises to £29,325–£41,400. Biomedical science graduates pursue careers in clinical diagnostics, research, public health, pharmaceutical development, and related fields.

University & format

This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is studied full-time over 3 years at Middlesex University, a University located on the Hendon Campus in London. Instruction is in English. The degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and recognised as a nationally accredited UK degree. Middlesex University holds a Silver award for teaching quality from the Office for Students' TEF 2023.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
81%
Student voice
72%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entry112 UCAS points typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

AccreditationHCPC

Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.

PlacementPublished placement option

Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook an open day

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112 UCAS points and around 112 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent93% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Middlesex University's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent93%
an Access course4%
another higher-education qualification2%
a Baccalaureate1%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeC700quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code C700). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Middlesex University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home£9,790 / yr
International£17,200 / yr

Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).

Check fees at Middlesex University →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 3 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All Middlesex University funding →
No verified named award is shown for this provider yet.

That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.

National funding for this subject

  • NHS Learning Support Fund: Eligible nursing, midwifery and allied-health students can receive a non-repayable training grant. Official guidance

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Careers & earnings

What Medicine & Dentistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£30,000£27,000 – £34,500150
3 years after£31,000£22,500 – £39,000755
5 years after£34,500£23,500 – £42,500765

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 150. Cohort 2021-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

83%
in work or further study 15 months on
67%
in highly skilled work or study
79%
continue past their first year
76%
find their work meaningful
68%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in medicine & dentistry · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Medicine & Dentistry nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£27,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£31,000
£24,650 – £34,800
After 5 years LEO
£34,500
£29,325 – £41,400
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £23,000 – £43,000

National figures for Medicine & Dentistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

83 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

60% working14% working and studying9% in further study67% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 150. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Medicine & Dentistry courses at the same study level.

This course £34,500Peer median £34,500Middle 50% £31,500–£38,500
47th percentile

Compared with 804 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Other Health ProfessionalsSOC 2020 225 · 31% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,902
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
  • Health associate professionalsSOC 2020 321 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £28,155

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 215; response rate: 52%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Is BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science worth it?

Generally yes. On its graduates’ median earnings, BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is worth about +£75,630 more over the first ten years of work than going straight to a job, a solid return once you net out the fees.

Solid payoff: pays for itself within the typical range for a degree
break evenyr 0yr 5yr 10yr 15graduateWorth it ≈ year 12.6

Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 3 years of wages given up while studying. The line clears zero around year 12.6. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.

+£75,630
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
3.6×
Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£29,370
Tuition over the course
£9,790/yr × 3 yrs (published course home fee)
£34,500
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
£10,500 above a non-graduate (£24,000)

Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,790/yr over 3 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.

Job market & outlook

How Medicine & Dentistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

89%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Medicine & Dentistry courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Medicine & Dentistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • The NHS
  • Private practice
  • Research & academia
  • Public health

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

📈

Where graduates go

83% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.0 out of 10: NSS 76.6% · in work or study 83% · continued 79%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Middlesex University

All students15,020
International29.6%
Aged 25+40%

Medicine and dentistry across the UK

Students85,345
Aged 25+28.8%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Hendon Campus

1,980 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 506Anti Social Behaviour 445Shoplifting 243Vehicle Crime 161Other Theft 155

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Medicine & Dentistry right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to Middlesex University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £17,200 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Middlesex University’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Middlesex University and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by Middlesex University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 83% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 67% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The published home tuition is £9,790 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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