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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 3 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Not available
Foundation year: Not available

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

80%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 30 students (72% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 40 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
70%
Degree or higher qualification
10%
Different higher education qualification
10%
International baccalaureate
0%
Completed Access course
5%
Foundation course
0%
No / unknown prior qualifications
5%
Other
0%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 25 students

More than 240
0%
224 – 239
0%
208 – 223
0%
192 – 207
0%
176 – 191
0%
160 – 175
5%
144 – 159
10%
128 – 143
20%
112 – 127
10%
96 – 111
10%
80 – 95
15%
64 – 79
10%
48 – 63
10%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

85%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 40 students
Are still studying
85%
Are taking a break from their studies
5%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
5%

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Find out more

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Biology (Non-Specific) courses

For graduates from University of South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru

After 15 months
£20,500

Range: £19,000 — £23,000

Data from 20 people (70% of those asked)

After 3 years
£20,500

Range: £15,500 — £24,000

Data from 90 people

After 5 years
£25,000

Range: £21,000 — £33,000

Data from 105 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 15 students (60% of those asked)
Now working
40%
Doing further study
30%
Working and studying
15%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
5%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
0%
Other
5%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

65%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 30 students (70% of those asked)
65% In highly skilled work
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Other Health Professionals
5%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
35% In other work
10%
Sales occupations
5%
Caring personal services
5%
Elementary occupations
0% In unknown work
0%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

85%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 20 students (70% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.