Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	69%
Salary after 15 months	£24000
Number of students	176 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	4% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	6% Proportion of students of Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Clifton Campus
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Biomedical Sciences, Medical Sciences, Medical Biotechnology

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 130 graduates of Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction

69 /100

130 total respondents

	Nottingham Trent University, Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)	Average review score among all Biomedical Sciences courses in the UK
Explanations	83	89
Interesting courses	58	71
Intellectually stimulating	80	85
Challenged to do my best	86	84
Depth of concepts	72	80
Builds on previous learnings	83	84
Joined ideas from different topics	76	82
Balance directed/independent study	61	76
Applicability of course content	77	81
Clear criteria in markings	63	71
Fair assessment	48	72
Tests reflected your learning	64	76
Timely feedback	76	70
Helpful feedback	56	62
Approachability of teachers	77	80
Support from teachers	71	79
Organisation of courses	70	71
Communication of changes	73	74
IT facilities	88	85
Library	89	90
Course specific resources	87	85
Student feedback opportunities	70	80
Student feedback valued	55	70
Student's feedback acted upon	44	57
Work of student union	73	73
Mental wellbeing services	78	75
Overall satisfaction	69	72

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£25000	£27000	£35000
25-75 percentile range	£21091 - £28004	£20500 - £34500	£27500 - £44500

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) courses in the UK

Course Description

Biomedical Science is the application of the principles of the natural sciences to medicine. This course is accredited by The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and enables you to learn about complex health issues and study the key aspects of disease and disease prevention in both practical and theoretical contexts.

The course covers all the major disciplines of: pathology; histopathology; clinical chemistry; microbiology; haematology; transfusion science; and immunology and virology.

Why study Biomedical Science at Nottingham Trent University?

We've got satisfied students. We are currently second in the UK for student satisfaction in Biology (National Student Survey 2021).
We have inspiring learning environments. You'll learn in some of the best teaching laboratories in the UK.
We provide innovative accredited courses. This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
We’re delivering research with impact – Bioscience staff contribute to research activity in a number of areas. NTU has been awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for research – the highest award achievable. **

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)
Total respondents	75	3600
Unemployed	4%	6%
Studying	18%	19%
Working	62%	55%
Both studying and working	9%	12%
No information	6%	7%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	55%	45%
Utilise skills from studies	50%	50%
Work is meaningful	75%	25%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	65%
Non highly-skilled jobs	35%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University

25%	Business and public service associate professionals
20%	Teaching Professionals
15%	Administrative occupations
5%	Media Professionals
5%	Sales occupations
5%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Information Technology Professionals
5%	Artistic, literary and media occupations
0%	Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	28%	72%	0%
year 2	25%	75%	0%
year 3	33%	67%	0%

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

	Students of the course received the following grades
Not classified	0
Pass	0
Merit	0
Distinction	0
Ordinary degree	0
Other honours degree	3
Lower second class	38
Upper second class	41
First class	17

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

112 - 120 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications (two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C or equivalent)

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 126

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	2
48-63	1
64-79	1
80-95	10
96-111	23
112-127	25
128-143	18
144-159	7
160-175	5
176-191	3
192-207	3
208-223	1
224-239	0
>240	2

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Qualification requirements

Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma: DD plus A Level English at grade B. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus AB in two A Levels to include English. Preferred:- Performing Arts, Art & Design, Digital Film and Video Production,Business IT, Applied Science,Sport, Sport and Exercise Science

A lower offer may be made based on a range of factors, including your background (such as where you live and the school or college you attended), your experiences and individual circumstances (you may have been in care, for example). This is called a contextual offer and we get data from UCAS to make these decisions. NTU offers a student experience like no other, and this approach helps us to find students who have the potential to succeed here, but may have faced barriers that can make it more difficult to access university. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact Nottingham Trent University Admissions team for further information.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biomedical Sciences, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 31595
postgraduates:: 5235
Total:: 36830

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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