Course overview
If you're looking to develop a strong grasp of medicine and the science that underpins it, this innovative and exciting applied medical science degree is for you.
You'll gain a deep understanding of biomedical sciences and how the body works, including human physiology, medicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, and immunology. You'll learn all about the mechanisms of disease, and be introduced to the principles of clinical science, such as diagnosis and treatment - while also exploring how scientific discovery is applied to human disease or physiology.
This flexible degree has a wide range of optional modules. You can delve into everything from biomedical entrepreneurship to regenerative medicine and nanotechnology. In your final year, you will build on your experience through a 10-week research project.
This degree is based in the heart of London, where you'll be taught by world-leading scientists and clinicians alongside dedicated teaching staff. You'll also spend a significant amount of time both at UCL's main Bloomsbury campus and the prestigious Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead, which is world renowned for its research and clinical results.
You’ll take away a fantastic medical grounding, along with a compelling mix of practical lab, problem-solving and scientific communication skills to help you thrive in a competitive jobs market.
The versatility of this course makes it an effective springboard for wide-ranging careers. You could go into innovation within medical research, pursue a career in medicine, move into the pharmaceutical and medical devices industry, or take your sought-after skills into many other disciplines.
What this course will give you
This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.
- A solid foundation in medicine and biomedical sciences through exposure to different disciplines together with laboratory skills. You'll apply this knowledge so you can clearly understand what goes wrong in disease, as well as how we diagnose and treat it.
- The skills to work in biomedical research or in sectors such as the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, clinical trials, hospital management and public health. You can also go onto further study, including master’s degrees, a PhD or Medicine (MBBS).
- Sessions that are specifically designed to enhance your creativity and inventiveness, build your team-working skills, and enhance your employability.
- UCL's international reputation for medical research. You'll be taught by world-leading clinicians and scientists practising at the forefront of medicine and research, who are committed to helping you get the most from your experience using the latest technologies.
- A substantive research project as part of a scientific team, with the chance of appearing as a co-author on their future conference abstracts and/or scientific publications. Experience with world-class researchers helps our students when they apply for research internships and prestigious postgraduate research programmes.
- Collaborative on-and-offline learning methods and competitive team-based projects.
- A thriving community of research scientists and clinicians working at the cutting-edge of their fields. Enjoy a diverse programme of talks and workshops by eminent scientists and doctors.
