Queen Mary University of London
Biomedical Sciences with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 145 graduates of Biomedical Sciences with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) and other courses in biomedical sciences (non-specific) at Queen Mary University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in biomedical sciences (non-specific).

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
145 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Medical Sciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of biomedical sciences (non-specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £38000 £47500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £30000 £34500 - £44000 £42000 - £52000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £27000 £35000
25-75 percentile range £21091 - £28004 £20500 - £34500 £27500 - £44500

Course Description

Biomedical scientists study the cells, organs and systems in the human body, and how findings can be applied to diagnose and treat disease.

Our Biomedical Sciences BSc is taught jointly by Queen Mary University of London's Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences.

Many of our graduates progress onto medicine, dentistry or research-based careers, and the programme is designed with this in mind.

We’ll give you a thorough grounding in human anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, immunology, genetics and pharmacology. In final year, you can direct your study to specialist areas, including cancer biology, personalised medicine, stem cells & regenerative medicine and endocrinology.

Practical sessions in our modern labs will give you hands-on experience of using scientific instrumentation. In the final year you’ll carry out a structured research project, supervised by our experts, developing the skills to become a researcher in your own right.

This programme is not accredited by the IBMS. As a Russell Group university, we update the Biomedical Sciences programme to reflect research developments in the field; we are better able to do this outside of the IBMS accreditation. Our graduates pursue a range of careers and are still able to pursue a career as a Biomedical Scientist.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Sciences with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons) at Queen Mary University of London

25% Information Technology Professionals
15% Artistic, literary and media occupations
15% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Elementary occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Other Health Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Customer service occupations
0% Elementary occupations

Measuring attainment in our modules against the intended learning outcomes involves either a series of coursework elements (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests), an end of semester final summative assessment/written exam or a combination of both. Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biomedical Sciences with a Year Abroad, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Biomedical Sciences with a Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Queen Mary University of London in top UK and global rankings.

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London (QMUL) was founded in 1989 in the Mile End district of London. This Russell Group University offers state-of-the-art facilities, including their Advanced Molecular Imaging Services, and the Genome Centre for DNA research at Barts and the London School of Medicine, among numerous others for a wide variety of subject matters. QMUL is without a doubt an excellent option for any student wishing to pursue a career path in scientific research, and is recognised worldwide as such.

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Student composition of Queen Mary University of London

undergraduates:
17055
postgraduates:
8035
Total:
25090
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