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BSc (Hons) Medical Bioscience

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This undergraduate degree offers a deep investigation into the scientific basis of health and disease. Taught in the institution's state-of-the-art Science Centre, the course combines medicine and biology to provide a co…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
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Course Overview

This undergraduate degree offers a deep investigation into the scientific basis of health and disease. Taught in the institution's state-of-the-art Science Centre, the course combines medicine and biology to provide a comprehensive understanding of human health. Students explore subjects such as bioinformatics, molecular modelling, systems pathology, and virology. The programme is designed for those passionate about fighting sickness and disease, equipping graduates with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for a career in medical research, health agency laboratories, bio-analytical forensic units, or the pharmaceutical industry. The course is available in full-time and part-time study modes. A key feature of the degree is the opportunity to undertake a 15-week work placement in the final year, providing valuable industry exposure and enhancing employability. Upon graduation, students are eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology (AMRSB). This course is ideal for students seeking a career as a medical bioscientist.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Anatomy & Physiology 115 Credits
Anatomy & Physiology 215 Credits
Biochemistry15 Credits
Cell Biology15 Credits
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology15 Credits
General Microbiology15 Credits
Laboratory Skills and Techniques15 Credits
Professional Studies15 Credits

Year 2

Human Immunity15 Credits
Infection Science 1 (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Infection Science 2 (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Metabolism15 Credits
Microbiology15 Credits
Molecular Biology15 Credits
Tissue Science 1 (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Tissue Science 2 (for Biosciences)15 Credits

Year 3

Advanced Tissue Science (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Advanced infection Science (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Biochemical Pathology15 Credits
Project30 Credits
Systems Pathology (for Biosciences)15 Credits
Toxicology15 Credits
Genomics15 Credits
Medical Genetics15 Credits
Programming for Science15 Credits
Work Placement (for Life Sciences)15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

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Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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