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Biomedical Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Queen Mary, University of London
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Course summary

Unlock the secrets of the cells, organs and systems in the human body to diagnose illness, treat disease and save lives.

The biomedical sciences hold the answers to understanding health and disease. Answers that impact individuals, economies and society as a whole. Studying with us, you’ll explore the basics of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. At the same time, we’ll teach you about molecular biology, immunology, genetics and more.

But your learning will go beyond the lecture theatre. You’ll spend hours in our modern labs, getting hands-on experience with scientific tools. And you can apply for a placement year where you could sharpen your practical skills in the pharmaceutical industry or join a team in an NHS laboratory.

Put your skills into practice

Everywhere you go you’ll hear insightful conversations about research and practice. Learn from biomedical and biological sciences experts in interactive lectures. Discover the latest insights into psychology and education. And benefit from clinical staff sharing their experiences.

The skills you develop will be key when you carry out your final year project and become a researcher in your own right. In your final year, you can also study specialist areas, including cancer biology, personalised medicine, stem cells and regenerative medicine.

Many of our graduates progress onto medicine, dentistry or research-based careers, and the programme is designed with this in mind.

Modules

Course Modules

Year 1
Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration
Biomolecules of Life
Cells
Essential Skills for Biomedical Scientists
Human Anatomy
Genetics
The Microbial World and Humans
Tissue Biology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

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

Final-year students undertake a project, assessed with a detailed written report and oral presentation.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 14 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
B990
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Queen Mary University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
B990
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Including Biology. A second science subject of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.

Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking

Please note:
You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required.

Extended Project

We consider applications from students offering an EPQ and may make an alternative offer to include three A levels, one grade lower than our usual requirement, along with a specific grade in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 34

6,6,5 in HL subjects, including Biology. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted

Additional entry requirements

Other
Applicants must be age 18 or over before enrolling on the programme.

English language requirements

All applicants to Queen Mary must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student and will require a Student Visa to enter the UK.https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/undergraduate-and-postgraduate-programmes/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Our standard contextual offer: Grades BBB including Biology and one further science subject at A-Level.

Our enhanced contextual offer: Grades BBC including BB in Biology and one further science subject at A-Level.

Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.

More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page below.

Learn more on the Queen Mary University of London website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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