Course summary
Unlock the secrets of the cells, organs and systems in the human body to diagnose illness, treat disease and save lives. 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. But your learning will go beyond the lecture theatre. You’ll spend hours in our modern labs, getting hands-on experience with scientific tools. And you can apply for a placement year where you could sharpen your practical skills in the pharmaceutical industry or join a team in an NHS laboratory. Put your skills into practice Everywhere you go you’ll hear insightful conversations about research and practice. Learn from biomedical and biological sciences experts in interactive lectures. Discover the latest insights into psychology and education. And benefit from clinical staff sharing their experiences. The skills you develop will be key when you carry out your final year project and become a researcher in your own right. In your final year, you can also study specialist areas, including cancer biology, personalised medicine, stem cells and regenerative medicine. Many of our graduates progress onto medicine, dentistry or research-based careers, and the programme is designed with this in mind.
Modules
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 Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment method
Each module is assessed by written examinations and coursework (practical reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests). Final-year students undertake a project, assessed with a detailed written report and oral presentation.
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:
- B990
- Institution code:
- Q50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Extended Project
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Additional entry requirements
Other
Applicants must be age 18 or over before enrolling on the programme.
English language requirements
All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.
Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements
http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#
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 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Queen Mary University of London
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