Applied Medical Sciences

UCL (University College London)

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. 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).

Division of Medicine