Course summary
St George's Biomedical Science Scholarship - £1000 To mark the launch of our new dedicated Zebrafish Unit and the 25th anniversary of our Biomedical Science course we are awarding all new students enrolling onto St George’s Biomedical Science BSc and MSci with a scholarship of £1000. The Zebrafish Unit will accelerate research across Biomedical Science, with students set to use zebrafish for practical sessions and research projects. Please visit www.sgul.ac.uk/bms-scholarship for more details. 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.
- 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.
Modules
You can find extensive information about the modules you can expect to study on this course on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-science-bsc#course-structure
Assessment method
Progress is judged by a mixture of in-course assessment and written exams. Each year’s marks contribute towards the final degree. A variety of examination types are used during the course, including:
- short and long answer questions
- single best answer questions
- calculation and data analysis problems
- essay questions
- objective structured practical examinations where you demonstrate knowledge of structure and function in the dissecting room.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B940
- Institution code:
- S49
- Campus name:
- St George's, University Of London
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
You can find extensive information about the support that St George's provides for international students on our website: https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/offer-holders/international-student-support This includes guidance on the visa application process, preparing for your studies, enrolment, support during your studies, and English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 21 credits M: 24 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - BBC
Scottish Advanced Higher - BC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M3
We welcome applications from applicants around the world. For information on the requirements for your country, please visit the International Qualifications page on our website.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.sgul.ac.uk/study/courses/biomedical-science-bsc#entry-criteria
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall (including minimum 6.5 in Writing and a 6 in all other components) |
English language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £21250 | Year 1 |
International | £21250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
St George's, University of London
Cranmer Terrace
Wandsworth
SW17 0RE
Clearing contact details
Clearing Enquiry FormClearing Contact Details
0300 303 0457
Additional information
Before referring yourself to us, make sure that you have completed the application process outlined on our website. Early Clearing opens on 5 July, and Main Clearing opens on Thursday 15 August (A Level results day).