BSc Biomedical Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, a biology degree focused on the medical applications of cell and molecular biology. Core topics include Programming. Students choose one of five specialist pathways consisting of Cells and Molecules, Control Systems, Developmental Biology, Drug Mechanisms, and Organs and Systems. The first year establishes core scientific foundations through compulsory study of Foundations of Life, Organisms, Evolution and Ecology, Year 1: Fundamental Scientific Skills and Grand Challenges, Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling, Molecular Cell Biology, Cells to Organisms, Fundamentals of Pharmacology, and Mammalian Physiology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Biology and Chemistry required, plus Mathematics preferred.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects to include 6 in both Biology and Chemistry, plus Mathematics preferred, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the course will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 19%: 144 offers from 760 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 149 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 54%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 81%
- Baccalaureate: 16%
- A degree: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundations of Life
- Organisms, Evolution and Ecology
- Year 1: Fundamental Scientific Skills and Grand Challenges
- Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Cells to Organisms
- Fundamentals of Pharmacology
- Mammalian Physiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at University 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 Biomedical Sciences at University College London?
88% 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 University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biomedical Sciences at University College London?
19% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 144 offers from 760 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at University College London?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.