Applied Medical Sciences
UCL (University College London)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Youll gain a deep understanding of biomedical sciences and how the body works, including human physiology, medicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, and immunology. Youll learn all about the mechanisms of disease, and be introduced to the principles of clinical science, such as diagnosis and treatment - while also exploring how scientific discovery is applied to human disease or physiology.This flexible degree has a wide range of optional modules. You can delve into everything from biomedical ...Read more

You'll gain a deep understanding of biomedical sciences and how the body works, including human physiology, medicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, and immunology. You'll learn all about the mechanisms of disease, and be introduced to the principles of clinical science, such as diagnosis and treatment - while also exploring how scientific discovery is applied to human disease or physiology.This flexible degree has a wide range of optional modules. You can delve into everything from biomedical entrepreneurship to regenerative medicine and nanotechnology. In your final year, you will build on your experience through a 10-week research project.This degree is based in the heart of London, where you'll be taught by world-leading scientists and clinicians alongside dedicated teaching staff. You'll also spend a significant amount of time both at UCL's main Bloomsbury campus and the prestigious Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, which is world renowned for its research and clinical results.Youll take away a fantastic medical grounding, along with a compelling mix of practical lab, problem-solving and scientific communication skills to help you thrive in a competitive jobs market.The versatility of this course makes it an effective springboard for wide-ranging careers. You could go into innovation within medical research, pursue a career in medicine, move into the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, or take your sought-after skills into many other disciplines. A solid foundation in medicine and biomedical sciences through exposure to different disciplines together with laboratory skills. You'll apply this knowledge so you can clearly understand what goes wrong in disease, as well as how we diagnose and treat it.The skills to work in biomedical research or in sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, clinical trials, hospital management and public health. You can also go onto further study, including masters degrees, a PhD or Medicine (MBBS).

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
3rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
Medicine (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£31,000
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21

There were a few issues with online teaching and how the program was adapted to accommodate for the online material and teaching style. Also a bit issue arose with the lack of lab..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21

My iBSc in particular this year has navigated the pandemic incredibly well and offered the best support I have received at university so far. Prior years were a bit less personal..Read more

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A level

A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics required.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

A,A,A at Advanced Highers (A,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including Biology and either Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics at Advanced Higher.

Pass in Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 33 credits at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.

Biology required, plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects, including 6 in Biology, and either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry with no score below 5. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.

to include Distinction in Biology plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades AAA. Biology required plus one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics.

Popular A-level subjects

Medicine (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
99%
Chemistry
99%
Mathematics
84%
Physics
21%
General Studies
9%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£34,400 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£34,400 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£34400 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Medical Sciences reviews

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SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21
Applied Medical Sciences
There were a few issues with online teaching and how the program was adapted to accommodate for the online material and teaching style. Also a bit issue arose with the lack of lab...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
26 May 21
Medicine (6 years) MB BS
My iBSc in particular this year has navigated the pandemic incredibly well and offered the best support I have received at university so far. Prior years were a bit less personal...
Read more
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