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MSci Medical Science and Innovation

Imperial College London

About this course

MSci in Medical Science and Innovation, a medical science and innovation degree focused on translating scientific discovery into healthcare solutions. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year integrated master's programme combines undergraduate study with advanced master's-level training, featuring faculty-mentored innovation projects and external partner contributions from industry and policy organisations. The first year covers foundational disease mechanisms through Cardiovascular Disease, Tuberculosis, and Sepsis. The second year examines complex conditions through Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, and iExplore. The third year shifts focus to healthcare innovation with Old Age, Year 3 Health Challenge, and Set-up of Year 4 Health Challenge, alongside optional modules such as Advanced Laboratory Skills, Diagnostics, Digital Health, and Therapeutics. The final year centres on the Year 4 Health Challenge and Breakthroughs, with optional studies in Advanced Data Sciences, Policy, Public Health and Systems Change, and Medical Devices.

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Institution
Imperial College London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Medical Science and Innovation
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
B980
Typical offer
A-level A*AA, IB 38
Median salary
£52,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

A*AA -- to include: A* in Biology; A in Mathematics or Computer Science; A in a third subject (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Biology at higher level; 6 in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)

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Real offers for this course

Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MSci Medical Science and Innovation (B980) at Imperial College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.

What students say

Based on about 259 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 96%
  • Learning opportunities: 95%
  • Assessment and feedback: 94%
  • Academic support: 97%
  • Organisation and management: 94%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 94%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 465 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 73%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 25%
  • Left higher education: 1%

What graduates do next

Based on about 65 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 79%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Unemployed: 1%

Most common jobs

  • Medical Practitioners: 98%
  • Caring personal services: 1%
  • Finance Professionals: 1%
  • Sports and fitness occupations: 1%
  • Find their work meaningful: 96%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 96%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 92%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 710 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
  • East Midlands: 3%
  • West Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 45%
  • South East: 17%
  • South West: 7%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 420 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 3%
  • Other HE qualification: 17%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.

Modules

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Tuberculosis
  • Sepsis
  • Brain Injury
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • iExplore
  • Old Age
  • Year 3 Health Challenge
  • Set-up of Year 4 Health Challenge
  • Advanced Laboratory Skills
  • Diagnostics
  • Digital Health
  • Therapeutics
  • Year 4 Health Challenge
  • Breakthroughs
  • Advanced Data Sciences
  • Policy, Public Health and Systems Change
  • Medical Devices

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of MSci Medical Science and Innovation at Imperial College London earn?

The median salary is £44,000 after 15 months, £45,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,500 and £60,000.

What do graduates of MSci Medical Science and Innovation at Imperial College London do next?

99% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Medical Science and Innovation at Imperial College London?

96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for MSci Medical Science and Innovation at Imperial College London?

The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 187 UCAS points.

How many students continue on MSci Medical Science and Innovation at Imperial College London?

73% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.