Cancer Biomedicine BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Cancer Biomedicine BSc (Hons) at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Medical & Healthcare Science Research.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Medicine and Dentistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Medical & Healthcare Science Research 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 | £35000 | £44500 | £50000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £32000 - £42000 | £37500 - £48000 | £43500 - £57000 |
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Course Description
Cancer poses a significant health and socioeconomic burden to society. In this unique degree you will be taught by researchers working at the forefront of basic, translational and clinical cancer research. Knowledge of cancer is widely relevant to careers in biomedical research, health science, allied health professions and the pharmaceutical industry.
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.
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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 Cancer Biomedicine BSc (Hons) at University College London
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees Cancer Biomedicine BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £32100 | year 1 |
| International | £32100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
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 University College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University College London in related subject specific rankings.
Medicine & Health
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- #4
- #5
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- Medicine
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #6
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- Medicine
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
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- #7
- #12
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- Medicine
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Cancer Biomedicine BSc (Hons) | University College London | - | - | - | £9250 | £32100 | - | London | On campus Full-time |
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Radiotherapy and Oncology BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Cancer Biology and Immunology BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | - | - | £9250 | £31300 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | - | - | - | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
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Biomedical Science (with foundation year) BSc (Hons) | University of Hull | - | - | - | £9250 | £18300 £19500 | - | Hull | On campus Full-time |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
