BSc Biomedical Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences, a biomedical science degree examining human health, disease mechanisms and medical diagnostics. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can apply for an optional placement year to gain practical experience in the pharmaceutical industry or an NHS laboratory. The foundation year establishes core knowledge through Communication in Science and Technology, Science and Engineering Success, Foundations of Chemical Science, and Foundations of Physical Science. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Biomedical Physiology I - Exchange, Movement and Integration, Biomolecules of Life, Cells, and Essential Skills for Biomedical Scientists. The second year builds competence with Basic Immunology, Biomedical Pharmacology, Biomedical Physiology II - Cardiovascular and Respiratory, and Case-based Biomedical Sciences, alongside optional choices such as Comparative and Integrative Physiology, Human Genetic Disorders, Health Psychology, and Integrated Human Physiology. The final year involves advanced study with Cellular Pathology and Blood Science, plus optional modules including Biomedical Sciences Research Project, Project: Engaging the Public with Science, Structured Research Project in the Life Sciences, 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, and Stem Cells and regenerative medicine.
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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: Both GCSE English and Maths at grade C or 4 or an acceptable equivalent will be required. 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. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page . Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 3 UCAS decisions for BSc Biomedical Sciences (B990) at Queen Mary University of London for 2027 entry so far: 3 offers. The published offer is AAB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 117 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 55 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 47%
- Working and studying: 16%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 53%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Communication in Science and Technology
- Science and Engineering Success
- Foundations of Chemical Science
- Foundations of Physical Science
- Foundations of Engineering
- Foundations of Biological Science
- Mathematics A
- 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
- Basic Immunology
- Biomedical Pharmacology
- Biomedical Physiology II - Cardiovascular and Respiratory
- Case-based Biomedical Sciences
- Medical Microbiology
- Biomolecules of Life II
- Research Design and Analysis
- Comparative and Integrative Physiology
- Human Genetic Disorders
- Health Psychology
- Integrated Human Physiology
- Cellular Pathology and Blood Science
- Biomedical Sciences Research Project
- Project: Engaging the Public with Science
- Structured Research Project in the Life Sciences
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £50,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £46,000 and £57,000. The £50,500 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biomedical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.