BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Bachelor's degree at Northumbria at Newcastle
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at Northumbria at Newcastle is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and leads to a nationally recognised UK degree.
About this course
Interested in science and making a difference? Our BSc Biomedical Science course equips you with the skills to diagnose and treat diseases. Discover more! From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Northumbria at Newcastle, based in Northumbria University. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £33,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Medicine & Dentistry, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
- Cell Biology and GeneticsCore20 credits
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AP0404 -
- BiochemistryCore20 credits
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AP0407 -
- Anatomy and PhysiologyCore20 credits
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AP0408 -
- Practical SkillsCore20 credits
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AP0406 -
- Introductory Pathological Sciences40 credits
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AP0411 -
- Biology of DiseaseCore20 credits
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AP0508 -
- Molecular Biology and GeneticsCore20 credits
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AP0511 -
- Bioscience Research & AnalysisCore20 credits
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AP0553 -
- Microbiology and Immunology20 credits
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AP0506 -
- Cellular and Transfusion Science20 credits
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AP0509 -
- Medical Biochemistry20 credits
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AP0510 -
- Molecular Cell InteractionsCore20 credits
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AP0607 -
- Advanced Analytical TechniquesCore20 credits
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AP0609 -
- GenomicsOptional20 credits
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AP0610 -
- Drug Design and DevelopmentOptional20 credits
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AP0611 -
- Biomedicine In FocusOptional20 credits
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AP0639 -
- Biomedical and Biological Sciences Research ProjectCore40 credits
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- Pathology in Practice20 credits
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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 the scientific knowledge and clinical skills to work in diagnosing and treating diseases. You'll usually start with core biomedical sciences, anatomy, physiology and pathology, alongside clinical and communication skills from your first year. Early modules cover population health and ethics to ground your practice in evidence and professional responsibility. From year 2 onwards, a course like this typically moves into clinical placements and hospital rotations across medicine, surgery and specialties such as general practice, psychiatry and paediatrics. You'll pursue areas of particular interest through student-selected components, which often include a research element. Specialisations are available, including clinical placements, surgery, general practice, psychiatry, research through intercalation, and progression to a foundation programme after qualification.
Who it's for
This course suits students seeking a flexible, part-time route into biomedical science. It's designed for those balancing study with work or other commitments, offering structured progression through theory, practical application, and independent research. The IBMS accreditation ensures the qualification is recognised within the biomedical and healthcare sectors, making it relevant for aspiring laboratory professionals, clinical scientists, and those pursuing further specialisation in medicine or related fields.
Careers & job market
Across Medicine and Dentistry courses nationally, 89% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 75% in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Starting salaries typically range from £27,000 to £32,000 at the 15-month point. After three years, graduates earn between £24,650 and £34,800, rising to £29,325–£41,400 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and LEO data and are not university-specific guarantees. The part-time format allows you to build professional experience alongside your studies, potentially enhancing your employment prospects within biomedical and healthcare settings.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is delivered part-time at the University of Northumbria at Newcastle, a public university founded in 1992. The course is taught in English and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). As a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body, the qualification meets professional standards for biomedical practice. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Names detected beside accreditation or recognition copy on the provider course page; verify the route and intake.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write 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.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Northumbria at Newcastle →For students who normally live in England
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.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £33,000 | £28,000 – £42,000 | 2275 |
| 3 years after | £32,000 | £25,500 – £37,500 | 470 |
| 5 years after | £35,000 | £27,000 – £42,500 | 440 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 2,275. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in medicine & dentistry · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Medicine & Dentistry nationally
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.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Medicine & Dentistry courses at the same study level.
Compared with 804 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Medicine & Dentistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
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.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- The NHS
- Private practice
- Research & academia
- Public health
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Medicine & Dentistry graduates.
Medicine-Focused Veterinary Surgeon | Patient Care LeaderMedivet & PartnersMedicine Service Delivery Manager - Operations ImprovementNHSMedicine Occupational Therapist - StaffordshirePulse HealthcarePart-Time Palliative Medicine Consultant | 1-in-5 On-CallEvora Hospice (formerly Southern Area Hospice Services)Consultant Medicine - ElderlyPertemps Medical ProfessionalsSpecialty Doctor in Acute MedicineTriple West MedicalIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. 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
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £33,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Medicine and dentistry across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Northumbria University
3,537 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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 Northumbria at Newcastle from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £19,850 / 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 Northumbria at Newcastle’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 Northumbria at Newcastle and gov.uk before you apply.
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