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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science Bachelor's degree at UWE Bristol
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science at UWE Bristol. Delivered part-time, this degree offers the distinctive option to undertake a year's experience with a leading employer alongside your studies.
BSc (Hons)
Award
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Years
Part-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BSc(Hons) Biomedical Science gives the option to gain a year's experience with a leading employer. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at UWE Bristol, based in University of the West of England. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (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.
5.8
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Weak25
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 25% (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
- Human Anatomy and PhysiologyCore
Module details
You'll explore the structure and function of the human body across all major body systems, including support and visceral systems plus mechanisms of action and homeostasis.
- Cells, Biochemistry and GeneticsCore
Module details
You'll explore molecular cell biology, considering what cells are made of, how they function and reproduce, and how we study them.
- Biomedical SkillsCore
Module details
You'll be prepared for analytical and professional problem solving, and develop the practical skills you will require as practising biomedical scientists in the NHS or wider biomedical related fields of work.
- Infection and DiseaseCore
Module details
You'll learn about the key disciplines within Biomedical Science and the mechanisms and diagnosis of a range of diseases, along with the body's response to disease. The latest issues in microbiological public health will also be discussed.
Year 2 12 modules
- Molecular Cell BiologyCore
Module details
You'll be equipped with essential laboratory techniques, key molecular techniques, endpoint PCR, and DNA sequencing. You'll also develop skills that help you to study and analyse human chromosomes and DNA.
- Applied Scientific PracticeCore
Module details
Through case study-based practicals, you'll gain essential knowledge on the scientific method, its use and application including how experiments are designed and performed, how data is analysed and communicated.
- Studies in the Biology of DiseaseCore
Module details
On this module you'll study the pathophysiology responsible for disease and disorders in the human body including investigation and diagnosis of selected diseases.
- Blood ScienceOptional
- Cell SignallingOptional
- Human PhysiologyOptional
- ImmunologyOptional
- Medicinal ChemistryOptional
- Microbial PathogenesisOptional
- Molecular GeneticsOptional
- PharmacologyOptional
- Tissue and Tumour ScienceOptional
Placement year 1 modules
- Professional Practice in Applied SciencesCore
Final year 15 modules
- Research Dissertation ProjectCore
Module details
You'll undertake an independent research project under the guidance of an academic supervisor, developing your skills and knowledge in contemporary scientific research.
- Haematology and Transfusion ScienceOptional
- Clinical BiochemistryOptional
- Medical MicrobiologyOptional
- Applied ImmunologyOptional
- Medical GeneticsOptional
- Cellular Pathology and OncologyOptional
- Antimicrobial AgentsOptional
- Pharmacology and ToxicologyOptional
- PathophysiologyOptional
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and HealthOptional
- Neuroscience and NeuropharmacologyOptional
- Developmental and Stem Cell ScienceOptional
- Medical Technology and EnterpriseOptional
- Genomic TechnologiesOptional
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 BSc(Hons) allows you to gain a year's experience with a leading employer alongside your studies. A course like this typically moves from biomedical sciences core, covering anatomy, physiology and pathology by body system, in your early years, alongside clinical and communication skills from the outset. You'll usually study population health and ethics in parallel. From year three onwards, you'll progress to clinical rotations in hospital and general practice settings, with specialty attachments in areas such as clinical placements, surgery, psychiatry and general practice. You'll have opportunities for student-selected components, often involving research, and can pursue further specialisations such as research through intercalation or preparation for the foundation programme.
Who it's for
This course suits those with a genuine interest in how the human body works and what goes wrong in disease. You'll thrive if you're comfortable with practical laboratory work, enjoy problem-solving and can think analytically about biological data. Many entrants hold a prior higher-education qualification; if this is your first degree, strong GCSE science and maths will be expected. You'll find this pathway rewarding if you're drawn to roles in clinical science, research, diagnostics or pharmaceutical development, and appreciate the flexibility that part-time study offers whilst balancing work or other commitments.
University & format
This part-time BSc(Hons) is delivered by UWE Bristol, a public university founded in 1970 and located in the West of England. The course is taught in English and is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, with degrees nationally recognised. Please note: the course length in years is not currently specified; contact the university for details on duration and study schedule.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry120 UCAS points typical offer · English: IELTS (Academic) minimum overall score (specific band not st
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 120 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
English languageThis course lists IELTS (Academic) minimum overall score (specific band not st (or equivalent). See the International students section below for the full picture.
Most entrants held another higher-education qualification60% of accepted students came in with another higher-education qualification (entrants over recent years).
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check UWE Bristol's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| another higher-education qualification | 60% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 30% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask UWE Bristol 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
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at UWE Bristol →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
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
All UWE Bristol funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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 | £32,000 | £27,000 – £36,000 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £25,500 | £19,500 – £31,000 | 140 |
| 5 years after | £30,000 | £21,000 – £40,000 | 135 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
75%
in highly skilled work or study
25%
continue past their first year
90%
find their work meaningful
70%
say work fits their future plans
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£32,000
£27,000 – £32,000After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£24,650 – £34,800After 5 years LEO
£30,000
£29,325 – £41,400national 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.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working10% working and studying10% in further study75% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. 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 £30,000Peer median £34,500Middle 50% £31,500–£38,500
18th 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.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 30% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Nursing ProfessionalsSOC 2020 223 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £37,597
- Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
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: 30; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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 Outcomes75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 MedicalLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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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.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £32,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 5.8 out of 10: in work or study 90% · continued 25%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of the West of England, Bristol
All students36,380
International24.8%
Aged 25+34.8%
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 University of the West of England
547 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 188Anti Social Behaviour 89Shoplifting 50Other Theft 43Criminal Damage Arson 37
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 UWE Bristol from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by UWE Bristol; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS (Academic) minimum overall score (specific band not st. 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 UWE Bristol’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 UWE Bristol and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by UWE Bristol. Most accepted students held another higher-education qualification. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Subjects allied to medicine graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £32,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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