Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2022/23 leavers for the following course(s):
- Biomedical Sciences BSc
Example job titles
- Cancer Clinical Trials Administrator
- Clinical Study Coordinator
- Graduate Marketing and Business Associate
- Medical Writer
- Police Constable
- Research and Development Scientist
- Scientist - Immunology
- Trainee Training Standards Officer
Example employers
- Abbott
- Cancer Research UK
- Cure CLCN
- Dorking Healthcare
- Metropolitan Police Service
- Ogilvy and Mather
- Oxfordshire County Council
- UK Health Security Agency
- University College London Hospital
Further study
Biomedical Sciences graduates pursue further study at master’s or PhD level to increase their knowledge of one of the branches studied during their degree, such as biomedicine, physiology, medical microbiology or bioinformatics. Some graduates pursue vocational qualifications such as a PGCE to train as teachers and many pursue graduate entry into medicine and dentistry.
Example further study institutions
- King's College London
- Queen Mary University of London
- University of Bristol
- University of Law
- University of Reading
- University of Southampton
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2022/23 cohort 1 | 55 |
| % response rate | 59% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 44% |
| Further study, training or research | 28% |
| Self-employed/own business | |
| Other 3 | 9% |
| Unemployed 4 | 19% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
A Biomedical Sciences degree provides extensive career opportunities by combining scientific expertise with valuable transferable skills. The degree develops critical abilities in research, problem-solving, and analytical thinking, while building commercial awareness and resilience under pressure – qualities highly valued across all professional sectors.
Industries
Biomedical Sciences integrates the study of human health, disease mechanisms, and therapeutic interventions. Graduates commonly enter pharmaceutical research, biotechnology, healthcare science, and public health organisations. The analytical and research skills gained are equally valuable in non-scientific sectors including finance, technology, business consulting, and government agencies.
Occupations
Graduates excel in diverse roles from research and development to healthcare science and regulatory affairs. The degree's emphasis on analytical thinking and problem-solving creates opportunities beyond traditional scientific paths, with many graduates pursuing successful careers in technology, finance, management, and education.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?