Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
University of Essex
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 105 graduates of Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) and other courses in Others in Language and Area Studies at University of Essex for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Language and Area Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Others in Language and Area Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Language and Area Studies 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 | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £21500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £27000 | £18500 - £27500 | £22500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Language and Area Studies
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22599 | £19095 | £22968 |
25-75 percentile range | £19533 - £26628 | £13727 - £23963 | £16983 - £29296 |
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Course Description
From cancer-screening to blood transfusions, from infections to genetic diseases; Biomedical Scientists research the causes and diagnosis of diseases and the effectiveness of the medicines that cure them. You apply the concepts of biochemistry and cell biology to the study of health and disease in the human body. Our multidisciplinary approach means you learn skills that are at the forefront of advances in medical research.
At Essex, our research focuses on genetic diseases, infection and immunity, and age-associated conditions such as cancer.
On our BSc Biomedical Science, you study areas including:
- The human immune system
- Pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria
- Haematology and blood transfusion
- Cell pathology
- Mechanisms of neurological diseases
You discover the molecular basis of cellular dysfunctions, and describe modern strategies to diagnose and treat them.
Visit our biomedical science subject page for more information and content.
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 University of Essex
15% | Information Technology Professionals |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
0% | Sales occupations |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Language and Area Studies
All Others in Language and Area Studies courses of University of Essex
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £22100 | year 1 |
International | £22100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees displayed are for 2024-25 entry. Fees may increase for each academic intake and each academic year of study.
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, 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
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About University of Essex
The University of Essex, is a public, research university where curiosity prevails and thinking outside the box isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. Based in the county of the same name, Essex, the main campus is located in Wivenhoe Park, near Colchester. It is home to the university’s three faculties, Humanities, Science & Health and Social Sciences, as well as a very large community of local rabbits, and other small fauna typical of the English countryside.
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Student composition of University of Essex
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Essex by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12070
- postgraduates:
- 3690
- Total:
- 15760
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 79% | 4% | 35% | £9250 | £29110 | 163 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | 100% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £18300 £19500 | 91 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | University of the West of Scotland | - | - | - | £9250 | £15250 | - | Paisley | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 88% | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £16750 | 109 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 78% | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £27650 | 120 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | Middlesex University | 70% | 25% | 6% | £9250 | £15100 | 131 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £35000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Sciences (Immunology) with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Sciences (Genetics) with Placement BSc (Hons) | Brunel University | - | - | - | £9250 | £21470 £23615 | - | Uxbridge | On campus Full-time | |
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |