University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Biomedical Science
Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 20% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Explore human health and disease with our extended Biomedical Science degree. This course includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points than our three-year degree.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts20%
64-79 pts25%
80-95 pts25%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
90% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels90%
other higher education5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
80%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£24,500
3 years on
£29,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Natural and social science professionalsHighly skilled15%
Caring personal services5%
Other Health ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Elementary occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching86%
Assessment & feedback83%
Academic support76%
Well organised76%
Learning resources84%
Student community84%
In students' own words
★★★★☆
Highly recommend
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Good but not perfect
Would I choose it again? Probably yes, with caveats. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — good tr…
Third year · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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