BSc Biomedical Sciences
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate degree covering human health, disease mechanisms and biological systems. Students can complete an optional professional training year in a related biomedical sector. A final-year research project provides hands-on investigative experience supervised by academic researchers. Year 1 introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Fundamentals of the Living cell, Fundamentals in Physiology and Pharmacology, Fundamentals of Pathology, and Physiology 1 alongside Anatomy 1 and Personal and Academic Skills 1 and 2. Year 2 builds on this knowledge with compulsory study in Genomics, Physiology 2, Anatomy 2, Microbiology and Immunology, Molecular Basis of Disease, and Personal and Academic Skills 3 and 4. In the final year, students choose from nine tailored scientific pathways leading to a named specialism such as Anatomy, Cell and Molecular Biology, Genomics, Immunity and Infection, Medical Ethics and Law, Physiology and Pharmacology, or Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC including Biology at grade B and other science at grade B (Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology) IB: Total score of 29, including 14 points at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry. See full requirements below.
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What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 38%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 39%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 62%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 260 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personal and Academic Skills 1 and 2
- Fundamentals of the Living cell
- Fundamentals in Physiology and Pharmacology
- Fundamentals of Pathology
- Physiology 1
- Anatomy 1
- Personal and Academic Skills 3 and 4
- Genomics
- Physiology 2
- Anatomy 2
- Microbiology and Immunology
- Molecular Basis of Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £53,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at City St George's, University of London?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.