Biomedical Science MSci MSc
St George's, University of London

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 135 graduates of Biomedical Science MSci MSc and other courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) at St George's, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of St George's, University of London
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 | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £32500 | £37000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30000 | £26000 - £38000 | £30500 - £44500 |
All Medical Sciences courses of St George's, University of London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Medical Sciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £28000 | £37000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21091 - £28004 | £22000 - £35000 | £28000 - £46500 |
All Medical Sciences Courses in the UK
Course Description
Biomedical scientists work at the cutting edge of research and medicine, helping to solve some of the most threatening diseases and conditions facing humankind. Biomedical science has laid the foundation for medical breakthroughs in everything from Covid-19 to cancer, diabetes to heart disease, bone strength to brain development and more.
St George’s Biomedical Science MSci is a four-year programme which integrates a year of master’s-level study, aimed at students who plan to have a career in the research field or extend their experience of laboratory-based biomedical science. Our curriculum offers flexibility to better prepare you for a career in healthcare or medicine; you will gain experience and skills that are transferable to employment or further study and will equip you to apply for PhD courses or research posts in industry.
In the first three years of the course you will follow the curriculum of our Biomedical Science BSc, with extra modules to develop your research skills. In Year 3 you’ll have the chance to focus your learning by choosing a specialism. In the final year you will complete an extended research project, which will help you to develop the more advanced practical and research skills required for a research career.
Course highlights
- Develop essential lab techniques in our modern teaching and research laboratories.
- Excellent links with industry and employers, which will give you a head-start in finding a job when you graduate.
- Option to undertake integrated Professional Training Year within private industry, a research institution, a government body or the NHS to further develop your knowledge, practical skills and increase your employability.
About St George’s, University of London
Established in 1752, St George’s is the UK’s specialist health university and is dedicated to medical and health sciences education, training and research. We share our site with a major London teaching hospital, which is both on the clinical frontline for a diverse local community and a centre of excellence for specialist conditions. At St George's, you’ll study in a clinical setting with like-minded individuals working across a variety of healthcare professions.
St George’s has enjoyed an outstanding track record of research and innovation in infectious disease ever since the ‘father of vaccinology’ and St George's alumnus, Edward Jenner, created the world’s first vaccine (against smallpox). Recent research has included a focus on tuberculosis, malaria, HIV in low and middle-income countries and Covid-19.
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.
All Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of St George's, University of London
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biomedical Science MSci MSc at St George's, University of London
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Teaching Professionals |
10% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
0% | Elementary occupations |
0% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific)
All Biomedical Sciences (Non-Specific) courses of St George's, University of London
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
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.
English language requirements
test | Grade |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Biomedical Science MSci MSc
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £19250 | year 1 |
International | £19250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £21250 | year 1 |
International | £21250 | 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.
University Rankings
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About St George's, University of London
Founded in 1733, St George’s, University of London (SGUL), is located on the outskirts of London, between Wimbledon and Streatham. St George's specialises in Medicine and other Health-related careers including, but are not limited to, Clinical Pharmacology, and Physician Associate Studies. Applicants can expect to receive hands-on experience in the NHS from early on in their programs, ensuring a wealth of learning opportunities.
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Student composition of St George's, University of London
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Total number of students enrolled at St George's, University of London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 3175
- postgraduates:
- 555
- Total:
- 3730
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FAQ about Biomedical Science MSci MSc St George's, University of London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £28000 15 months after graduation, £32500 3 years after graduation and £37000 after graduation.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Elementary occupations (10%), Teaching Professionals (10%)
- 135 graduates rated the course 76. This means that 76% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Biomedical Science MSci MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at St George's, University of London.
- It is moderately difficult to get accepted into this course. The average UCAS tariff score of this course is 151 which is among the
Percentile among all Biomedical Sciences students in the UK.