Biomedical Science

Please note: unfortunately, the clinical transfer scheme will no longer be available to students entering the course from 2023/24 onwards. Students entering in 2022 will still be eligible to take part in the scheme.

This continuous four-year, integrated Masters in Biomedical Science prepares you to work at the cutting edge of research in health and medicine, breaking the boundaries of existing knowledge in one of the broadest, most exciting fields of modern science.

St George's has an outstanding track record of research and innovation in many areas, including immunity and infectious diseases, cardiovascular sciences, cancer, neurosciences, genetics and genomics, reproductive sciences, and population health. This expertise informs your learning in the classroom and laboratory on our MSci Biomedical Science programme.

Using our dedicated facilities and equipment, on this course you'll develop a solid understanding of human anatomy, physiology, cell and molecular biology and genetics with a focus on human health and disease, together with the practical, technical and lab-based skills that will give you a solid foundation for a biomedical science career, tackling problems related to human health.

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• Join one of the few Biomedical Science MSci course providers to offer a full-year final research project, allowing you to obtain greater practical and research skills. This will enhance your eligibility for subsequent PhD study or research posts.
• Have access to the specialist expertise in laboratory, epidemiological and clinical research which is available within both the University and St George’s Hospital.
• Have access to excellent facilities to help you develop strong research knowledge and skills, including cell and molecular biology techniques, microscopy, imaging and flow cytometry in our Imaging Research Facility (link to IRF), animal and cellular models of human disease and bioinformatics.
• Take part in extra-curricular activities including external seminars and visits to exhibitions and research centres
• Develop key transferrable skills including critical thinking, complex problem-solving, data analysis and application and communication skills. Our weekly small group problem-based teaching sessions are a valuable asset in improving these skills.
• Increase your employability further by opting to take an integrated Professional Training Year either in the UK or abroad within the commercial/biomedical industry sectors, research institutions, government bodies or the NHS.
• Be eligible for the same financial support throughout the course that you would be entitled to if you were studying an undergraduate degree – even though you will graduate with a Master’s level degree. This makes it a highly cost-effective option.

Overall score of 32

15 points at Higher Level, including a minimum grade 5 in Biology and Chemistry.

At Standard Level, a minimum score of 5 must be attained in Maths and English, if at least a 6 (B) has not previously been attained in GCSE/IGCSE Maths and English. We accept both Mathematics: analysis & approaches and Mathematics: applications & interpretations. 

While the St George's programmes are recognised by many different countries, applicants are advised to check with their own individual national authorities if they wish to practise in their chosen country.

Biomedical science continues to provide a wide range of career opportunities in both the UK and overseas. You may choose to undertake research within a medical or biomedical science discipline or opt for clinical diagnostic laboratory work, forensic medicine, the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology, clinical trials coordination, biomedical product marketing, or technology transfer and product licensing.

The MSci Biomedical Science will provide enhanced experience and skills transferable to employment or further study, equipping you to apply for PhD courses or research posts in industry. The generalist research skills you will gain alongside the advanced science will be advantageous for many non-science careers.

Careers: Embedded within the curriculum

Careers service

Our careers service works to support current students and recent graduates to find and maintain the career of their dreams. As a St George's graduate, you will continue to receive this support for life. Careers consultants work with careers tutors from each course area to ensure that careers activities specific to your programmes and future profession come to you.

BMS students have a wide variety of career options available to them because of the numerous transferable skills that they develop. We support students to explore career paths and plan their future career by offering activities and resources designed to prepare them for their next steps. On the Biomedical Science programme, careers and employability are embedded within the curriculum. This includes small group teaching careers tutorials, workshops and opportunities to network with alumni and recruiters.