BSc (Hons) Biomedicine at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

The BSc Biomedicine focuses on the vital link between basic science and advances in the understanding and treatment of human health and disease. As a student on this course, you will complete a substantial research project in the areas of molecular, cell and integrative biology, and will be provided with in-depth knowledge of the theoretical background of these topics. Students graduating from this course are well equipped for a wide range of careers within the biological sciences and associated fields allied to medicine.

Faculty: School of Natural Sciences | Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Six years part-time, on campus | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: October 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BSc Biomedicine covers a range of disciplines including biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, drugs and drug discovery, genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and physiology. There is also a considerable emphasis on how these relate to public health. You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits. Compulsory modules include BSc Biomedicine and Public Health.

Career pathways

Some of our graduates from this course have gone on to be employed in a variety of organisations, including: UK and international universities, healthcare providers, including the NHS, pharmaceutical firms such as GlaxoSmithKline, the civil service, schools.

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Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC - including biology, chemistry and/or mathematics. A-levels in general studies and critical thinking not accepted. Applicants with only two full A-levels considered on an individual basis.) Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points with some evidence of study in a science-related subject Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: Three years full-time or four years part-time: GCSEs (or equivalent) required at grade C or grade 4 or above in English, mathematics and double science (or two single sciences). Alternative entry routes: Three years full-time or four years part-time: Access to Higher Education Diploma with a minimum of 15 credits achieved at Merit or Distinction in science units. Successful completion of our science access programme Certificate of Higher Education in Life Sciences for Subjects Allied to Medicine provides entry into Year 1 of the BSc. Three years full-time: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma - DMM English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component. UCAS code C900 (Three years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students; Three years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, on campus; Four years part-time, on campus; Six years part-time, on campus

Apply through the official page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/student-services/admissions/undergraduate/applications

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