BSc Medical Biosciences
About this course
BSc in Medical Biosciences, a biomedical science degree centred on human biology, molecular disease mechanisms, and research-intensive laboratory practice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum includes a final-year research project that can be undertaken as a laboratory-based study, literature-based study, or work placement. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Chemistry of Biological Interactions, Integrative Body Systems, Lab Pod 1, Molecular & Cellular Biology, and Statistics. The second year extends these foundations with modules including Genetics & Genomics, Lab Pod 2, and I-Explore, alongside optional topics such as Microbiome in Health & Disease, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Stem Cells & Reproductive Biology, Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular & Thoracic Biology, Immunology & Inflammation, and Neuroscience. In the final year, students select from advanced options spanning Biomedical Data Science, Precision Medicine, Regenerative Medicine, Global Health, and Ethics and Medical Regulation.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Biology or Human Biology; A in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics; A in a another subject (if your second A grade is in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, your third choice must be a non-Mathematics subject) (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Biology at higher level; 6 in Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
AAA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 38 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 15 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 40%
- South East: 35%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 22%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry of Biological Interactions
- Integrative Body Systems
- Lab Pod 1
- Molecular & Cellular Biology
- Statistics
- Genetics & Genomics
- Lab Pod 2
- I-Explore
- Microbiome in Health & Disease
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Stem Cells & Reproductive Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Biology
- Immunology & Inflammation
- Neuroscience
- Laboratory Based Research Project (duration: 20 weeks)
- Literature Based Research Project (duration: 14 weeks)
- Work Placement Based Project (duration: 14 weeks)
- Creative Reflection on Professional Practice (CREF)
- Science Communication & Public Engagement Advanced (SCPE-A)
- Biology of Ageing
- Biomedical Data Science
- Designing Drugs for the 21st Century
- Ethics and Medical Regulation
- Global Health
- Innovation and Translation in Medicine
- Nanobiology & Biomaterials
- Obesity & Diabetes
- Regenerative Medicine
- Precision Medicine
- Science Communication & Public Engagement (SCPE)
- Targeting Antimicrobial Resistance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £58,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is AAA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Biosciences at Imperial College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.