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

Biomedical Sciences

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biomedical Sciences course at University College London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,A

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

Most popular A-levels studied

The Biomedical Sciences course at University College London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Pharmacology
Biology
SubjectGrade
ChemistryA
BiologyA
MathematicsA
PsychologyA
PhysicsA
SubjectGrade
BiologyA
ChemistryA
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
PsychologyA*
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: B990

Here's what University College London says about its Biomedical Sciences course.

This BSc is designed to introduce students to a variety of scientific disciplines across the biosciences. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme means that the areas covered include anatomy, cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, immunology and infection, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology and psychology.

Source: University College London

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Division of Biosciences

Location

Main Site | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Pharmacology

• Biology

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£36,500 per year
International£36,500 per year

University College London student reviews

(3.8)
Based on 180 reviews from University College London's students and alumni
5 star
25%
4 star
45%
3 star
17%
2 star
10%
1 star
3%
All reviews

Showing 168 reviews

2nd year student

1 year ago

My first year experience of university was not as positive as my second year. I was on the Biomedical Sciences course in first year and it is important to consider the number of students on each of your modules and on your course when considering universities. For example, in my first year, some of ...

(4)
Overall

2nd year student

1 year ago

It has a good balance of academics and extra-curriculars, which I personally value a lot in an educational institution. The course is well structured and there is a good balance of mathematics and economics. The facilities are very well preserved and it's great to learn about UCL's history. Initiall...

(4)
Overall

3rd year student

1 year ago

The SU has a range of activities and societies for students to get involved in. But they are not very close to students in general.

(3)
Student Union

3rd year student

1 year ago

There are a lot of uni societies and London is a great city. The diversity in the uni is also amazing.

(4)
University life

3rd year student

1 year ago

The price of the course is overrated, especially as an international student. It was weird to not have any classes or support in term 3, especially for my course as we do not have exams for most of the modules. But we still had to pay for it, which was unreasonable.

(2)
Finance

3rd year student

1 year ago

The welfare services are helpful. But the academic support is not great, as the tutors tend to be very fixed with their assigned time and the help that I was given did not help me to engage in academics in a stimulating way.

(3)
Support

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University College London

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Biomedical Sciences course at University College London features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Pharmacology
Biology (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

84%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

81%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

63%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

72%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

52%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

58%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

80%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

low

How well organised is your course?

55%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

93%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

76%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

80%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

81%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

80%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

72%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

70%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

78%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

52%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

68%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

78%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

81%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

63%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

73%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Student information

The Biomedical Sciences course at University College London features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Pharmacology
Biology
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female69%Male31%
Where students come from
International63%UK37%
Student performance
2:1 or above84%
Number of students275
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female68%Male32%
Where students come from
International69%UK31%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
Number of students730
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Biomedical Sciences course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University College London graduates across each of those subject areas.

Biosciences
Pharmacology
Biology (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

83%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Natural and social science professionals

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

10%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

20%

Media Professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

80%

In work, study or other activity

75%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Natural and social science professionals

15%

Elementary occupations

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Biomedical Sciences course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University College London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy
Biosciences

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£43.4k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£27.7k

First year after graduation

£37.2k

Third year after graduation

£43.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biomedical Sciences.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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