University of Abertay Dundee
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of Graduates in CAH02

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 £25000 £22000 £25000
25-75 percentile range £23500 - £27000 £16000 - £26500 £20000 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24010 £27000 £35000
25-75 percentile range £20530 - £26990 £20500 - £34500 £27500 - £44500

Course Description

Biomedical science is at the heart of modern medicine. Our BSc will give you a deep understanding of the science behind human health, while its professional accreditation will enhance your employability. Gain a broad education and training in bioscience relevant to medicine. The standard route allows you to apply for HCPC registration after 12 months of training with the NHS post-graduation. If taking the applied route, the 18-week clinical placement provides a unique training experience in a modern hospital laboratory setting. The applied route is approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC), allowing you to apply for HCPC registration as soon as you graduate. Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS), a mandatory requirement for working as a biomedical scientist within the NHS. Many other biomedical science degrees do not offer IBMS accreditation.

Accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).

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.

What You Will Learn

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

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 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 University of Abertay Dundee

35% Natural and social science professionals
35% Nursing Professionals
5% Skilled trades occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Health associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Learning is facilitated by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals. Enquiry-based learning (EBL) and problem-based learning (PBL) approaches are used at appropriate points in the curriculum. Assessment is by a combination of coursework assignments, class tests, presentations and examinations. Averaged across the 4 years of the programme, 22% of the assessment is by examination.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

Biology or Human Biology at A Level and either Chemistry, Combined Science, Additional Science or Further Science or Double Science GCSE at C or better (A Level Medical Science in lieu of Biology SB) For entry into Year 2 we would look for BBB to include Biology and Chemistry

Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Applied Biology

Entry into Year 3 with HND (BTEC) Applied Biology

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Applied Sciences - Graded Unit B Bioscience - Graded Unit B

Entry into Year 3 with an HND in once of the following:- Applied Biological Science - Graded Unit B Applied Bioscience - Graded Units BB Applied Science - Graded Unit B Biomedical Science - Graded Unit B Bioscience - Graded Unit B Entry into Year 2 with HND Applied Chemical Science - Graded Unit B

To include Biology or Human Biology at Higher and Chemistry at Nat 5 C or better

For entry into Year 2 to include Biology and Chemistry

To include Biology at S5 or H4 and Chemistry in Middle Year programme at 4 or better

Entry into Year 1 with one of the following:- Applied Science Applied Science (Forensic Science) Applied Science (Medical Science) For entry into Year 2 we would look for DDD Applied Science (Medical Science)

To include Biology and Irish Ordinary Chemistry at C or better

Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent - Lifeskill Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths


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 £9250 year 1
Scotland £1820 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £14000 year 1
International £14000 year 1

Additional fee information

The International/EU fees will be £15,500 for the following courses:-
BA Hons Computer Arts
BA Hons Game Design and Production
BSc Hons Computer Game Applications Development
BSc Hons Computer Games Technology
BSc Hons Computing
BSc Hons Cybersecurity
BSc Hons Ethical Hacking

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

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About University of Abertay Dundee

Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.

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Where is this programme taught

Dundee Campus
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