Program Overview

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Introduction to Biomedical Sciences

The biomedical sciences hold the answers to understanding health and disease. Answers that impact individuals, economies and society as a whole. Studying with us, you’ll explore the basics of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. At the same time, we’ll teach you about molecular biology, immunology, genetics and more.

Study Options

We offer three study options for our Biomedical Sciences program:

• Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)
• Biological Sciences with Foundation BSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Sciences with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Biomedical Sciences BSc (Hons)

Key Information

• Degree: BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 3 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: B990
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £32,950

Biological Sciences with Foundation BSc (Hons)

Key Information

• Degree: BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 4 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: CCX2
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Grades CCC at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at A-Level from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £25,500

Biomedical Sciences with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Key Information

• Degree: BSc (Hons)
• Duration: 4 years
• Start: September 2026
• UCAS code: B99Y
• Institution code: Q50
• Typical A-Level offer: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• Home fees: £9,535
• Overseas fees: £32,950

Structure

You can complete your Biomedical Sciences degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

Year 0

The Foundation Programme

• Semester 1:
  • Communication in Science and Technology
• Year-long modules:
  • Science and Engineering Success
  • Foundations of Chemical Science
  • Foundations of Physical Science
  • Foundations of Engineering
  • Foundations of Biological Science
  • Mathematics A

Year 1

• Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration
• Biomolecules of Life
• Cells
• Essential Skills for Biomedical Scientists
• Human Anatomy
• Genetics
• The Microbial World and Humans
• Tissue Biology

Year 2

Compulsory

• Basic Immunology
• Biomedical Pharmacology
• Biomedical Physiology II - Cardiovascular and Respiratory
• Case-based Biomedical Sciences
• Medical Microbiology
• Biomolecules of Life II

Choose one from

• Comparative and Integrative Physiology
• Human Genetic Disorders
• Health Psychology
• Research Design and Analysis

Year 3

Compulsory

• Cellular Pathology and Blood Science
• Research design and Analysis

Choose one from

• Biomedical Sciences Research Project
• Project: Engaging the Public with Science
• Structured Research Project in the Life Sciences

Choose five from

• Advanced Human Genetic Disorders
• Advanced Immunology
• Biomedical neuroscience
• Cancer Biology
• Drug Design
• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Health Psychology
• Molecular Basis of Personalised Medicine
• Infectious Diseases
• Stem Cells and regenerative medicine

Teaching

We use a mixture of teaching styles - lectures, tutorials, classroom activities and laboratory work.

Assessment

Each module is assessed by written examinations and coursework (practical reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests).

Resources and Facilities

The School offers excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including:

• newly refurbished lecture theatres
• up-to-date IT facilities
• modern, well-equipped labs.

Entry Requirements

Biomedical Sciences - BSc (Hons)

• A-Level: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• BTEC: BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
• Access HE: Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
• GCSE: Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
• Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBB including Biology and one further science subject from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology and B in one further science subject from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level.

Biological Sciences with Foundation - BSc (Hons)

• A-Level: Grades CCC at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at A-Level from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 26 points overall, including 4,4,4 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements
• Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 9 credits must be at Distinction, 36 credits at Merit or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis, and we may request an interview.
• GCSE: Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
• Contextualised admissions: We consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context.

Biomedical Sciences with Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)

• A-Level: Grades AAB at A-Level. This must include A-Level Biology. A second science subject at A-Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Biology at Higher Level. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.
• BTEC: BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
• Access HE: Access qualifications are not considered for entry to this programme.
• GCSE: Minimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade C or 4.
• Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: BBB including Biology and one further science subject from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level. Our enhanced contextual offer: BBC including B in Biology and B in one further science subject from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology at A-Level.

Funding

Loans and Grants

UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Careers

Medicine or Dentistry

Our Biomedical Sciences programme provides an ideal background for studying medicine or dentistry.

Other Careers

Biomedical science graduates are in demand in the pharmaceutical and diagnostics industries. Many students move into clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research and science communication. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

About the School

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences is a large and dynamic school with strong links to industry. We offer a stimulating and supportive learning experience.

You’ll experience inspirational teaching from high-calibre staff who are leaders in their field. According to the Research Excellence Framework 2021, 91 per cent of our Biological Sciences research is either world-leading or internationally excellent. You’ll stay up to date with weekly departmental seminars on new research findings.

Thanks to our close teaching and research links, students have special opportunities for original investigative work with the Natural History Museum, ZSL London Zoo, Forest Enterprise, and University of London’s Marine Biological Station at Millport in Scotland.