Biomedical Sciences MSc
University of Southampton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Biomedical Sciences MSc at University of Southampton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (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 | £25500 | £31000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £29000 | £21000 - £30500 | £26500 - £38500 |
All Biosciences courses of University of Southampton
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24556 | £31500 | £35640 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £24278 - £42611 | £27547 - £50977 |
All Biosciences Courses in the UK
Course Description
Explore and understand human disease at all levels, combining biochemistry, physiology, neuroscience, cell biology, genetics, and pharmacology.
Your four-year integrated Biomedical Sciences masters will allow you to delve into how this practice provides advances in vital areas and join a pioneering community who will share their expertise, allowing you to focus on aspects of physiology and/or biochemistry to research level.
Our biomedical science graduates are in demand in a variety of areas of employment in medicine and healthcare-related professions, or clinical or medical research. Southampton’s biomedical science researchers are making a significant impact on today’s society by investigating potential cures for Alzheimer’s, discovering the causes of cystic fibrosis and improving our understanding and treatment of cancer.
You will complete an extensive laboratory-based research project in the heart of our state-of-the-art Life Sciences building and research groups.
We will offer you an opportunity for a year in employment placement, for those who want to gain experience in an industrial setting.
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 Sciences MSc at University of Southampton
| 20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Protective service occupations |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
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)
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
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
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
Applicants must hold GCSE English Language (or GCSE English), Mathematics and Science (minimum grade C/4).
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Sciences MSc
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £27400 | year 1 |
| International | £27400 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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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)
UCAS application code:
B991
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Student composition of University of Southampton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Southampton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14770
- postgraduates:
- 8470
- Total:
- 23240
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FAQ about Biomedical Sciences MSc University of Southampton
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £25500 3 years after graduation and £31000 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (20%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (20%), Elementary occupations (10%), Sales occupations (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 81. This means that 81% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Biomedical Sciences MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Southampton.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 153 which is among the
Percentile among all Biomedical Sciences students in the UK.