BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science
St George’s offers this innovative and exciting course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science.
Relatively few institutions offer medical science courses in medical environments and the St George’s course therefore is very distinctive.
The teaching programme provides a course structure that is integrated into the existing infrastructure of St George's.
The degree follows a modular format and emphasises the wide range of modern developments in medicine and the biomedical field more generally. It comprises a mixture of academic and practical training aimed to equip its graduates for a wealth of career opportunities in the biomedical sector.
St George’s is at the forefront of interdisciplinary approaches to education for a wide range of health professions, research, and clinical laboratory careers.
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Course Details |
| Biomedical Science |
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| UCAS course code |
B940 |
| Duration |
3 years full-time |
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Institution code name |
SGEO |
| Institution code |
S49 |
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Number of places available |
120 places available for entry in 2008 | |
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Entry Requirements
| A Level |
Grades are BBC at A Level. General Studies and Key Skills are not accepted. Chemistry and Biology must be offered at A Level. |
| GCSEs |
English grade C or IELTS 7.0 (with no section less than 6.0).
Eight subjects, including Maths, English and Science (grades A-C). |
| Mature students |
We will consider applications from mature candidates with alternative qualifications and/or appropriate professional experience. |
| International students |
EU and international candidates with equivalent qualifications are welcomed. | | |
Course structure
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| Year 1 |
In the first two years the course follows the modular structure undertaken by the medical students at St George's.
The modules provide a broad coverage of the fundamental aspects of cell and molecular biology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology. The aim here is to equip you with a wide range of knowledge and to prepare you for choices of more specialised units in the final year, appropriate to the various career directions you may wish to follow. |
| Year 2 |
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Final Year
Year 3 |
In the final year a choice of course units provides advanced coverage of a wide variety of topics to Honours Degree level. You will be able to make choices appropriate to your future career options. Examples of units on offer are:
- The Biology of Cancer
- Genes and Gene Expression
- Human Genetics
- Immunology Related to Medicine
- Development, Reproduction and Disease
- Bioinformatics
Your choice of course units will also include an extensive laboratory-based project, providing you with the opportunity to carry out and present a defined piece of research. This is invaluable experience for those wishing to continue with postgraduate research. |
Methods of Teaching
The course features a variety of teaching methods including lectures and extensive laboratory practicals, tutorial teaching (including scientific problem-based learning), self-directed learning schemes, and computer-assisted learning programmes.
Methods of Assessment
Students’ performance is assessed by a mixture of incourse assessment and written exams, and each year’s marks contribute to the final degree outcome.
Career Opportunities in Biomedical Sciences
The course will provide you with an excellent opportunity to obtain a first degree in the sciences related to medicine, leading to openings to a range of careers. Graduate entry into a medical degree course is one possibility and St George’s will consider the best Biomedical Science graduates for admission to year three of its five year MBBS programme. Alternatively you may choose to enter into a research career or to specialise in areas such as forensic medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, clinical trials coordination or biomedical product marketing.
Selection Procedure
In addition to meeting the academic criteria for admission, you should have an understanding of the nature of the biomedical sciences and an awareness of the career opportunities. Places are normally offered without interview, although a small number of candidates may be invited to attend for an interview. If offered a place you will be invited to a post-offer Applicant Day, where you will have the opportunity to meet the Director and Admissions Tutor for Biomedical Science. You will get to meet current Biomedical Science students, who will take you on a tour of St George's.
Contact for further information
Ms Lynda Carter
BSc Admissions Officer
Tel: + 44 (0)20 8725 0499
Fax: + 44 (0)20 8725 0841
Email:lcarter@sgul.ac.uk
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