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BSc Biomedical Science (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
Full-timeSubject: Subjects Allied to Medicine
Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
N/A
Meaningful Work
N/A

About this course

Embark on a career as a biomedical scientist, with options for a placement or year abroad. The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad. You’ll gain the practical skills and knowledge needed to work in labs and hospitals across the NHS and private sector. The BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science gives you key knowledge and modern strategies to diagnose and treat the human immune system, pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, haematology and blood transfusion, cell pathology and mechanisms or neurological diseases. Add a placement year or study abroad to put your learning into practice, expand your perspective and build confidence in professional or international settings. Previous students have placed with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Proctor & Gamble (P&G), AquaTerra, AstraZeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermo Fisher and Isogenica – some of our 40 partner labs.

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey - 100 respondents (72% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
90%
Academic Support
94%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
85%
Student Voice

Tuition FeesIndicative

Estimated annual tuition at The University of Essex - consult the official course page for the exact figure.

£9,535
Per academic year (UK Home)
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Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

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65%
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