Robert Gordon University
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 .

Overall student satisfaction
94 /100
35 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in biomedical sciences (non-specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of 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 £20500 £24500 £28500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £26000 £21500 - £27000 £23500 - £31000


Salary of all UK Graduates of biomedical sciences (non-specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23324 £22640 £27304
25-75 percentile range £19975 - £26309 £17228 - £28611 £20961 - £34844

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.

Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Biomedical Science, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Stage 1

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 4

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

65% Natural and social science professionals
20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Protective service occupations

Grading & Study Time

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

To include Biology and a further science subject from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at GCSE grade B/6 if not held at A-Level.

Relevant subject

Relevant subject

Relevant subject with grade A

Relevant subject with graded units at AA

To include Biology and a further science subject from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at National 5 grade B if not held at Higher.

Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade merit in a related discipline. Other higher level subjects may be required

Accepted

To include Higher Level Biology at grade 5 and a further science subject from Chemistry, Maths or Physics at Higher Level. Standard Level English and Maths are also required at Grade 4 if not held at Higher.

In a science related discipline.

To include Biology at H2 and a further science subject from Chemistry, Maths or Physics. Chemistry, English and Maths are also required at grade O2 if not held at Higher.


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

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

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:

January 1, 2024

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

University Rankings

Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 17 university rankings of Robert Gordon University

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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Where is this programme taught

Garthdee Campus
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Main Site - Aberdeen
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