BSc Biomedical Sciences
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, an undergraduate degree focused on the scientific investigation of human health, disease mechanisms, and the biological basis of medical conditions. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. Students may choose to undertake an optional professional placement year or study abroad. The first year covers core subjects through compulsory modules such as Cell Biology and the Origin of Life, Genetics, Chemistry of Life, and Fundamental Biochemistry, building foundational knowledge in cellular structures, genetics, and biochemical processes. The second year expands into specialized areas with compulsory study in Human Physiology in Health and Disease, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Neuronal and Cellular Signalling, and Pharmacology and Toxicology, alongside optional modules like Microbiology or Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement. In the final year, students complete an Individual Research Project alongside advanced compulsory study in the Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease, while optional modules allow further specialization in areas such as Clinical Physiology and Medicine, Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer, or Evolutionary Medicine.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (Required subjects: Biology plus another science from Chemistry Physics or Maths . A Pass is required in the practical element of all Science A-levels taken. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4(C)) IB: 6,5,5 at Higher Level or with a minimum of 32 points overall including Higher Level Biology and a Higher Level in either Chemistry, Maths or Physics
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biomedical Sciences (B990) at Royal Holloway, University of London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is ABB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 99%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 45%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist
- Cell Biology and the Origin of Life
- Genetics
- Chemistry of Life
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
- Introductory Animal Physiology
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Academic Integrity
- Human Physiology in Health and Disease
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Neuronal and Cellular Signalling
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Professional Skills and Employability
- Microbiology
- Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement
- Developmental Biology
- Bioenergetics and Metabolism
- Protein Structure and Function
- Dissertation - Extended Essay
- Individual Research Project
- Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease
- Biology of Parasitic Diseases
- Evolutionary Medicine
- Nutrition and Medical Biochemistry
- Molecular and Medical Microbiology
- Applications of Genetic Engineering in Health and Disease
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioformatics
- Human Embryology
- Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
- Clinical Physiology and Medicine
- Clinical Diagnosis of Disease
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £46,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
65% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
93% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is ABB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.