Biomedical scientists study the cells, organs and systems in the human body, and how findings can be applied to diagnose and treat disease.

Our Biomedical Sciences BSc is taught jointly by Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences.

Many of our graduates progress onto medicine and dentistry, and the programme is designed with this in mind.

We’ll give you a thorough grounding in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, genetics and pharmacology. In the final year, you can direct your study to specialist areas, including endocrinology, genomics, drug design, cell pathology and cancer biology.

Practical sessions in our modern labs will give you hands-on experience of using scientific instrumentation. In the final year you’ll design your own project, supervised by our experts, developing the skills to become a researcher in your own right.

Why Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary?

As a Russell Group university with a difference, we are fascinated by the study of cells, organs and systems in the human body and how this can be applied to diagnose and treat disease. If you are the same, then studying at Queen Mary could be a great option for you.

Our Biomedical Sciences suite of programmes includes: Biomedical Science, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Innovative Therapeutics and Medical Genetics. Our breadth of expertise is part of what fuels our multidisciplinary research. During all of our programmes, we equip students with a solid grounding in their scientific discipline and encourage them to discover their own interests and specialisms.

Practical sessions in our modern labs will give you hands-on experience of using scientific instrumentation. Our programmes are co-taught by Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry the School of Biological and Chemical Sciences, bringing together core strengths and giving students access to a wider range of facilities.

After graduation you may progress to a career where you are making medical breakthroughs, or choose to train in medicine or dentistry. 

Biomedical Sciences

Entry Year: 2022

3 study options

• Biomedical SciencesBSc (Hons)
• Biological Sciences with FoundationBSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Sciences with Year AbroadBSc (Hons)

KEY INFORMATION

Degree BSc (Hons)Duration3 years Start September 2022UCAS codeB990Institution codeQ50Typical A-Level offer Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
Full entry requirements Home fees£9,250Overseas fees£25,150
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Structure

You can complete your Biomedical Sciences degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

Year 0

Foundation

One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:

• Mathematics A  or
• Mathematics B

Semester 1

Compulsory

• Communication in Science & Technology
• Introductory Chemistry
• Form and Function in Biology

Semester 2

Compulsory

• Molecules to Cells
• Diversity and Ecology
• A Closer Look at Chemistry

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 1

• Molecular Genetics
• Cells
• Tissue Biology
• Biomolecules of Life
• Biomedical Physiology I – Exchange, Movement and Integration
• Human Anatomy
• The Microbial World and Humans
• Essential Skills for Biomedical Scientists

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2

Compulsory

• Human Molecular Biology
• Basic Immunology
• Case-based Biomedical Sciences
• Biomedical Physiology II – Cardiovascular and Respiratory
• Clinical Microbiology
• Essential Biochemistry for Human Life
• Biomedical Pharmacology

Choose one from

• Comparative and Integrative Physiology 
• Human Genetic Disorders

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3

Compulsory

• Cellular Pathology and Blood Science

Choose one from

• Biomedical Sciences Research Project
• Project Skills in the Life Sciences
• Project: Engaging the Public with Science

Choose five from

• Advanced Human Genetic Disorders
• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Molecular Basis of Personalised Medicine
• Cancer Biology
• Advanced Immunology
• Biomedical neuroscience
• Receptors and Mechanisms of Cell Signalling
• Infectious Diseases
• Drug Design
• Stem Cells and regenerative medicine

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Study options

Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code – it may not be possible to change your selection later.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Biomedical Sciences BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.

TESTIMONIAL

Studying Biomedical Sciences was the perfect fit for me at the time, since it gave me the chance to deepen my knowledge of Human Biology and at the same time I found many chances to volunteer and gain work experience in hospitals. I am now studying Medicine at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry.Carola Bigogno, Biomedical Sciences (2018)

Teaching

Teaching and learning

We use a mixture of teaching styles – lectures, tutorials, classroom activities and laboratory work.

Outside of classes, you’ll need to spend 20 to 25 hours per week preparing, writing up and reading.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by written examinations and coursework (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests).

Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.

Resources and facilities

The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:

• newly refurbished lecture theatres
• up-to-date IT facilities
• modern, well-equipped labs.

queen mary university of london biomedical science entry requirements

Biomedical Sciences – BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 35 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
BTEC	BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
Access HE	Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.

Biological Sciences with Foundation – BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades CCC at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at A-Level from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points overall, including 4,4,4 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
BTEC	See our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HE	We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction, 15 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements.

Biomedical Sciences with Year Abroad – BSc (Hons)

A-Level	Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
IB	International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 35 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
BTEC	BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
Access HE	Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
GCSE	Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
EPQ	Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissions	We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Funding

Loans and grants

UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Scholarships and bursaries

Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.

Support from Queen Mary

We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.

Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:

• additional sources of funding
• planning your budget and cutting costs
• part-time and vacation work
• money for lone parents.

Careers

Medicine or dentistry

Our Biomedical Sciences programme provides an ideal background for studying medicine or dentistry.

The 19 highest-ranked students from our Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience and Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics programmes are guaranteed an interview for the five-year A100 Medicine MBBS degree (Barts and The London). Students are selected at the end of the second year on the basis of an aggregate of academic ranking (50%) and UCAT score (50%). 

Of these students, the top five will also be considered for the four-year A101 MBBS Graduate Entry Programme.

Other careers

Biomedical science graduates are in demand in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries. Many students move into clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research and science communication. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

93 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2017/18).

Recent Biomedical Sciences graduates have been hired by:

• EY (formerly Ernst & Young)
• Great Ormond Street Hospital
• Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
• PwC.