Biomedical Sciences BSc

University College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
In the first year all modules are mandatory and are designed to give you a firm foundation on the basis of which you can make an informed choice for later years. The modules cover topics in, e.g., anatomy, cellular and molecular biology, chemistry, genetics, pharmacology and physiology.
If you find that your interest becomes focused on one specific subject area after your first year, then you can transfer to a specialist degree programme.
If you wish to remain with the general Biomedical Sciences programme, the second year offers five streams of study.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

UCL is a long-standing centre of excellence for biomedical science subjects. It is internationally recognised for its strength within the field of biomedical research.
You will have the opportunity to transfer to one of nine specific degree programmes from the second year, or alternatively to continue with the general Biomedical Sciences programme.
You will be taught by experts in the different subjects offered, but will also be encouraged to discover how the subjects overlap and interact. This will give your studies both breadth and depth.
Our excellent facilities include laboratories, library collections and computer cluster rooms. You can become involved with the activities of the student-run Life Sciences Society, which organises seminars, careers evenings and other social events.

You will develop the critical and analytical skills necessary to confront complex problems, equipping you for further study, research, or for a wide variety of careers such as those associated with medical research. The training in skills such as logical thinking and decision-making will be valuable in many fields.
A degree in biomedical sciences opens doors to many career possibilities. Graduates may enter the broad biomedical science field - such as within healthcare or the pharmaceutical industry - or use their skills in careers like scientific journalism or management. The degree also provides an excellent preparation for postgraduate research.

English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Biomedical
  • Cell Physiology
  • Biology Cellular
  • Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry for Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Biomedical Sciences

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Cell Physiology and Developmental Biology
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • Chemistry for Biology Students
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • An Introduction to the Mechanisms of Drug Action
  • Mammalian Physiology
Optional modules

All first year modules are compulsory.

YEAR 4

Biomedical Sciences programme

The second year offers five streams of study:

  • Stream 1: Organs and Systems
  • Stream 2: Control Systems
  • Stream 3: Developmental Biology
  • Stream 4: Drug Mechanisms
  • Stream 5: Cells and Molecules

Pathways options

You can remain on the Biomedical Sciences BSc degree or transfer to a specialist degree programme:

  • Anatomy and Developmental Biology
  • Genetics
  • Human Genetics
  • Immunology and Infection
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pharmacology
  • Physiology
  • Physiology and Pharmacology

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

Either a Laboratory-based Research Project (1.5 credits) or a Literature-based Research Project (1.0 credits).

Optional modules

You will select from a wide range of optional modules in your chosen stream of study and from other approved disciplines within UCL, to the value of either 2.5 or 3.0 credits depending on your chosen project.

Your learning

Teaching across the UCL Faculty of Life Sciences involves a mixture of lectures, practical classes, seminars, tutorials and computer-based exercises. The small-group settings for practical and tutorial work provide opportunities for informal discussion. The first year is predominantly taught through lectures and laboratory classes.

Assessment

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework, practical reports, web-based exercises, tests and oral presentations. Written examinations will take place at the end of each academic year. Your success in your first-year examination results will be used to assess your eligibility for entry into the specialist degree programmes.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - £24,040 (2018/19)

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