Biomedical Science BSc BSc (Hons)
St George's, University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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

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St George's, University Of London

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This Biomedical Science degree provides a fascinating insight into the biological science behind health, disease and development of medical therapies. It covers a diverse range of subjects, starting with fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and genetics, progressing to the investigation of the disease process, including research, diagnosis and treatment.Equipping you with broad-based scientific knowledge and practical laboratory skills, you’ll ...Read more

This Biomedical Science degree provides a fascinating insight into the biological science behind health, disease and development of medical therapies. It covers a diverse range of subjects, starting with fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and genetics, progressing to the investigation of the disease process, including research, diagnosis and treatment.Equipping you with broad-based scientific knowledge and practical laboratory skills, you’ll have a wide range of career options on graduation. You could work in biomedical research, science policy or regulation, or choose to specialise in areas such as forensic medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, technology transfer and licensing, clinical trials or biomedical product marketing.


Course highlights

- Develop a solid understanding of human health and disease, informed by the latest research, equipping you with in-depth scientific knowledge, critical analysis, practical laboratory and transferrable employability skills.- Opportunity for a Professional Training Year within a related biomedical sector, such as industry, research, government or the NHS.- Option to transfer to Year 3 of our four-year Biomedical Science MSci at the end of your second year, subject to academic achievement and available places.Focus your learning in Year 3 by choosing one of our tailored scientific pathways, graduating in one of several specialisms. Currently, these include Biomedical Science with: Anatomy; Cell and Molecular Biology; Genomics; Global Health; Global Health Humanities; Immunity and Infection; Medical Ethics and Law; Physiology and Pharmacology; Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.- As well as a wide range of employment in the biomedical sector, the transferrable skills you will gain on this degree allow you to consider wider careers options such as law, finance and teaching.- Cutting-edge facilities include specialist laboratories, a Museum of Human Disease and anatomy and dissection rooms, which enable you to gain scientific skills and techniques applicable to your course and future study and employment.


About St George’s, University of London

Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St George's, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.St George’s has enjoyed an outstanding track record of research and innovation in infectious disease ever since the ‘father of vaccinology’ and St George's alumnus, Edward Jenner, created the world’s first vaccine (against smallpox). Recent research has included a focus on tuberculosis, malaria, HIV in low and middle-income countries and Covid-19.

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WUSCA ranking:
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101/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
69th
Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine
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 - 96 = 4% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
4%
Employment rate
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91%
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Others in Subjects Allied To Medicine graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
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£22,000
What students say
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Mary
05 Mar 24

It is a healthcare specialist uni so all the students here are focused and everyone has stuff in common with each other. The uni is small and to be honest, that’s my preference...Read more

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Carys
28 Feb 24

St George’s is a great place to study because it is specifically healthcare based, which means that everyone studying here is like-minded. The students union is great and has lots..Read more

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BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

BC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:21,M:24,P:0 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Biology and Chemistry at grade B plus one other subject.Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

To include Chemistry and Biology at grade B, and supplemented by 2 Scottish Advanced Highers at BC. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.

To include Chemistry and Biology, and supplemented by 3 Scottish Highers at BBC. Must also meet GCSE/National 5 requirements as outlined on website.

Full award diploma (Medicine and Medical Biosciences OR Biomedical Sciences).Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

Combinations of individual Pre-U subjects and A Levels are acceptable. Biology and Chemistry at M2.Must also meet GCSE requirements as outlined on website.

14 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology and Chemistry.At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 6 (B) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations.

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

Biology
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Chemistry
85%
Mathematics
53%
Psychology
19%
Physics
8%
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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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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£22,300 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,300 per year

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Students from International

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£22300 Per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Biomedical Sciences reviews

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M
Mary
05 Mar 24
Biomedical Science BSc BSc (Hons)
It is a healthcare specialist uni so all the students here are focused and everyone has stuff in common with each other. The uni is small and to be honest, that’s my preference....
Read more
C
Carys
28 Feb 24
Biomedical Science MSci MSci
St George’s is a great place to study because it is specifically healthcare based, which means that everyone studying here is like-minded. The students union is great and has lots...
Read more
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St George's, University of London
Cranmer Terrace London Wandsworth SW17 0RE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Tooting Broadway  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Haydons Road  0.4 miles away
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