Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £28000 | £35500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £28500 | £24500 - £34000 | £28500 - £42500 |
All Medical Sciences courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £28000 | £37000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21091 - £28004 | £22000 - £35000 | £28000 - £46500 |
All Medical Sciences courses in the UK
Course Description
This course has been designed for students who wish to gain a qualification with a broader range of biomedical science subjects, to allow them to find employment in the medical/pharmaceutical sector. As the degree has accreditation from the Institute of Biomedical Science, graduates will also be able to gain employment as a biomedical scientist. However, you will have to undertake additional hospital laboratory training before you will be eligible to register with the Health Professions Council.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 40% | Media Professionals |
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £15040 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £6930 | year 1 |
| EU | £6930 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6930 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6930 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6930 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6930 | year 1 |
| International | £17400 | year 1 |
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 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)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
B902
University Rankings
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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