Keele University
Biomedical Science
Keele, England, United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Keele Campus
Intl. Tuition
£18,200 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
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Course Overview
Biomedical Science at Keele University in Keele, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
13,680
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
8.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
74.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£30,020
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Biomedical Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Haematology
- Pathology
- Science
- Clinical biochemistry
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical sciences
- Medical microbiology
- Microbiology
- Virology
- Bacteriology
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
13,680
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
8%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
74%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£30,020
Average first-year salary