Program Overview

Cancer Biomedicine BSc

The Cancer Biomedicine BSc program is offered at University College London (UCL), with teaching locations at the Bloomsbury campus and the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead. This degree program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to the diagnosis, understanding, and treatment of cancer.

Program Overview

The program is a full-time, three-year course that covers the foundations of human health and disease, with a focus on cancer biology and therapeutics. Students will learn about molecular biology, cancer genetics, clinical cancer management, and the wider impact of a cancer diagnosis on society.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• A levels: AAA, with Biology and Chemistry required
• IB Diploma: 38 points, with 6 points in Biology and Chemistry
• GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6
• Contextual offer: ABB, with Biology and Chemistry required at grade B
• Equivalent qualifications: Pass in Access to HE Diploma, BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, or Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:

• UK students: Ł9,790
• International students: Ł39,200

Course Structure

The program consists of three years of study, with a combination of compulsory and optional modules. In the first year, students will study the foundations of human health and disease, including biochemistry, physiology, and anatomy. In the second and third years, students will focus on cancer biology and therapeutics, clinical cancer management, and research methods.

Modules

Some of the modules offered in the program include:

• Cancer Medicine in Society
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Clinical Cancer: from epidemiology to diagnosis to treatment
• Techniques in Molecular Medicine: A Practical Approach
• Introduction to Clinical Trials
• Cancer Biomedicine Research Project

Assessment

Assessments will include exams, coursework, essays, poster presentations, and a written project dissertation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program will be well-equipped to pursue careers in laboratory or clinical research, as well as other professions that require a strong understanding of science and clinical medicine.

Funding

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships, and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or scholarship.

Additional Costs

Students may incur additional costs for travel between the Bloomsbury campus and the Royal Free Hospital, as well as for a standard specification laptop computer or device to access online materials.