Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biomedical sciences (non-specific).
This particular course
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 | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £25500 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £26500 | £20500 - £29000 | £23000 - £33000 |
All CAH02 courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH02
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £27000 | £35000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21091 - £28004 | £20500 - £34500 | £27500 - £44500 |
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Course Description
This programme has been designed to meet the needs of the NHS and develop biomedical scientists who play a vital role in modern healthcare. UWS works in partnership with NHS laboratories and the Health and Care Professions Council to equip you with the theory and practical skills necessary to become a biomedical scientist.
A 12-month optional placement is available to students undertaking Biomedical Science. Applied Biomedical Science students undertake a compulsory 15-week work placement in a hospital laboratory2.
Applied Biomedical Science graduates can gain positions as Biomedical Scientists with starting salaries around £24,000 per annum. Biomedical Science graduates start at a slightly lower grade and undertake training while employed in the NHS. Our graduates can be found in teaching (primary and secondary), research, nursing and often undertake further study in pharmacy, medicine and dentistry.
BSc Hons Biomedical Science and BSc Hons Applied Biomedical Science are accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science.
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 Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
55% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Including Biology or Human Biology
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for biomedical sciences (non-specific)
All biomedical sciences (non-specific) courses of University of the West of Scotland
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
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.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Year 1 entry: SWAP (BBB) Access to Medicine; Access to Science; Access to Biological and Chemical Science; Access to Chemistry and Biology; Access to Health and Biological Science; Access to Dietetics; Access to Health and Life Sciences; Access to Radiography.
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | 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, 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
University Rankings
Positions of University of the West of Scotland in top UK and global rankings.
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About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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