MSci Biomedicine with Advanced Pathways at Birkbeck, University of London

Programme overview

This integrated MSci Biomedicine with Advanced Pathways comprises the three-year BSc Biomedicine and one year of Master’s-level study in your chosen area of specialism. It is designed to provide you with advanced knowledge, skills and hands-on research experience to launch your career in research science.

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

What you will study

This course offers you training in practical skills and lab work, including microscopy, DNA manipulation and protein handling. You will also gain a solid grounding in key biomedical topics including: biochemistry cell biology chemistry drugs and drug discovery genetics immunology microbiology molecular biology and physiology. You must complete modules worth a total of 480 credits. Compulsory modules include Advanced pathway 1, leading to MSci Biomedicine with Biochemical Analysis, Advanced pathway 2, leading to MSci Biomedicine with Microbiology, Advanced pathway 3, leading to MSci Biomedicine with Structural Molecular Biology, Year 1, Cell Membranes and Bio-Energetics, General Chemistry, Introduction to Molecular Cell Biology.

Career pathways

Graduates can pursue career paths in scientific research, public health or the health sector more generally. Possible professions include: laboratory scientist, healthcare scientist, medical research scientist, microbiologist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC - including biology, chemistry and/or mathematics or physics. A-levels in general studies and critical thinking not accepted. Applicants with only two full A-levels considered on an individual basis.) Part-time study: For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent. What GCSEs do I need: GCSEs (or equivalent) required at grade C or 4 or above in English, mathematics and double science (or two single sciences). Alternative entry routes: 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 C702 (Four years full-time, on campus).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time home students, Year 1,2 and 3; Four years full-time, on campus Source

International applicants: GBP 19,320 a year (2027/28). Full-time international students, Year 1,2 and 3; Four years full-time, on campus Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: Four years full-time, on campus

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

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