Biomedical Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons)
University of Hull
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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4 Years

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Develop cutting-edge skills and knowledge that save lives on this degree at the forefront of groundbreaking medical innovation. You’ll explore the human form and function in health and disease through lab-based learning and expert academic and industry guidance in state-of-the-art surroundings, applying your learnings to diagnoses and treatments.This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and designed in collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to ...Read more

Develop cutting-edge skills and knowledge that save lives on this degree at the forefront of groundbreaking medical innovation. You’ll explore the human form and function in health and disease through lab-based learning and expert academic and industry guidance in state-of-the-art surroundings, applying your learnings to diagnoses and treatments.This course is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and designed in collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to ensure it has real world relevance – you’ll graduate ready for various career routes with a biomedical science degree.The foundation year equips you with essential scientific knowledge and study skills you need. Upon successful completion, you can transfer seamlessly into our degree programmes.


Why study at Hull?


• Real-world relevance: Study on an accredited programme designed in collaboration with Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
• Industry links: Enhance your employability through our excellent relationships with biotechnology companies, research units and hospitals such as the Queen’s Centre for oncology and haematology at Hull’s Castle Hill Hospital.
• Industry-standard facilities: We’re one of the few UK campuses with a pre-clinical imaging unit. Gain practical skills and experience here, and in our leading research laboratory The Daisy Building.


Where could this take me?

You could start your career at the cutting edge of research, helping to diagnose and treat diseases with a biomedical science degree. You’ll be also eligible to work in the health service, medical institutions and education. Typical graduate roles include biomedical scientist, forensic scientist, biotechnologist, toxicologist, healthcare scientist, and medical research scientist. Former Hull students have gone on to work for employers like ConocoPhillips, Reckitt, Smith & Nephew, the Civil Service, pharmacies, independent diagnostic and quality control testing laboratories and the NHS.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Molecular Biology graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
10 Mar 22

There’s a lot of accommodation surrounding the university so owned by University quarter and other private landlords so regardless of whether you’re staying on or off campus..Read more

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80 Grades / Points required

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24 Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum 80 UCAS tariff points

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Popular A-level subjects

Molecular Biology, Biophysics and Biochemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
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Chemistry
70%
Mathematics
50%
Psychology
24%
Physics
21%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,500 per year

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£19500 Per year

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10 Mar 22
Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
There’s a lot of accommodation surrounding the university so owned by University quarter and other private landlords so regardless of whether you’re staying on or off campus...
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University of Hull
University of Hull , Hull

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Cottingham Road Hull Kingston Upon Hull HU6 7RX United Kingdom
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