
Medical Biosciences with Management
Assess the critical challenges facing human health and develop your management potential.
Assess the critical challenges facing human health and develop your management potential
Tackle a global health problem in detail on an extended research project or placement
Enhance your business acumen and understand management issues faced by modern healthcare systems
Course key facts
Qualification
BSc
Duration
4 years
Start date
October 2025
UCAS course code
B111
Study mode
Full-time
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Fees
£9,535 per year Home
£43,300 per year Overseas
Delivered by
Location
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Hammersmith
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South Kensington
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Applications: places
7 : 1 (2023)
Minimum entry standard
AAA (A-level)
38 points (International Baccalaureate)
Course overview
Explore the science that underpins human health and develop your management skills on this interdisciplinary course.
You'll advance your understanding of the practice of biomedical science, and its application in research, policy and industry. This course will develop your ability to think like a scientist through a research-intensive, laboratory-focused curriculum.
You'll also complement your scientific and clinical skills with business acumen during your final year of study.
You'll have access to the latest developments in the field on a programme that taps into the cutting-edge research being conducted by internationally recognised experts at Imperial.
The first two years will develop your understanding of fundamental human biology and the molecular basis of human disease. You'll also work on real-life research questions in a learning environment that mirrors an authentic research laboratory.
In your final year you will have your own research project to run and the option to specialise across a range of optional modules.
Your final year is spent entirely with the Imperial College Business School.
Through a series of core modules, you'll obtain the tools to innovatively address management issues faced by modern healthcare systems.
Students also have the chance to apply for an exclusive MRes scholarship, open only to BMB students and generously funded by our key industry partner AstraZeneca. The Medical Biosciences Master Scholarship allows students to continue their training in any postgraduate course at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College.
Structure
This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.
Find out more about potential course changes.
Please note: it may not always be possible to take specific combinations of modules due to timetabling conflicts. For confirmation, please check with the relevant department.
You’ll study the following core modules during your first year.
Core modules
Gain a strong grounding in the fundamentals of both molecular biology and cellular biology and understand the impact of both sciences on human health.
Understand the basic principles that determine atomic and molecular structure, and how biological interactions underpin processes at the molecular, cellular, and system level.
Start to explore the human body as an integrated system of cells, tissues and organs, and examine how neurotransmission occurs.
Analyse key concepts and principles of biomedical statistics and learn how to calculate and interpret descriptive statistics for a range of datasets.
Carry out an extensive laboratory-based project and develop your research and analytical skills in a lab-like environment.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching and learning methods
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Flipped classroom
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Virtual learning environment
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Lab pods
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Tutorials
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Seminars
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Practical classes and field work
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Lectures and guest lectures
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Project work
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Placement
Assessment methods
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Reports
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Written examinations
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Computer-based exams
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Online tests
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Essays and creative writing
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Business case
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Scientific paper
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Grant applications
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Research preparation plan
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Multiple-choice questionnaires
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Peer assessment
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Oral presentations
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Poster presentations
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Digital storytelling
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Laboratory work and practicals
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Group reports
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Lab work, lab books and experiment write-ups
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Dissertation
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Placement report
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Data handling
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Presentations
Entry requirements
We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.
Minimum entry standard
AAA
To include:
- A in Biology or Human Biology
- A in Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics
- A in a another subject (if your second A grade is in Mathematics or Further Mathematics, your third choice must be a non-Mathematics subject)
Not accepted: General Studies and Critical Thinking
Science Practical Endorsement: If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.
Typical offer
- AAA (applicants studying three A-levels)
Made to at least 80% of 2023 A-level applicants.
Support for widening participation applicants
Our contextual admissions route for UK applicants may entitle you to additional considerations within the application process to help us form a more complete picture of your potential to succeed at Imperial.
Find out more about who is eligible and what support you may receive.
If your predicted grades meet the minimum university entry standard of AAA at A-level or an equivalent level qualification in the relevant subjects, you demonstrate a clear motivation to study science/bioscience/medical biosciences with a good understanding of the specific course applied for and this is your first sitting of A-Levels, this department will guarantee you an offer.
This guarantee applies only on the first sitting of A-levels and not any further resit years.
How to apply
Apply via UCAS
When applications open, you will be able to start your application via UCAS Hub. There you can add this course as one of your choices and track your application.
Applications are closed for 2025 entry.
This department does not use a test as part of its selection process.
Predicted grades and scores in your application are important, but it’s not the only thing that drives the decision.
Our selectors will also consider things like your and your to understand whether there is a good match between you and your chosen subject and department at Imperial.
You can read more about our selection process, including tips on writing a personal statement, in our section.
Assessing your application
Admissions to Medical Biosciences at Imperial is highly competitive.
We use a range of criteria to assess candidates, using your UCAS application. This includes a rigorous review of your educational history and qualifications, your personal statement and your reference. The admissions team will carefully review other key information to gain a complete picture of your circumstances, such as taking into account factors such as your economic, social and educational background.
Your application is marked against a five point assessment scale by at least one assessor. These decisions are ratified by the Admissions Tutor. Some applicants may be set lower offers and some more challenging ones. Offers are usually made between January and March.
Please be aware that students under the age of 18 will be required to fill in Imperial’s minor policy. Careful consideration is always taken to applicants below the age of 17.
An ATAS certificate is not required for students applying for this course.
You can transfer between our two Medical Biosciences courses up to the Easter of your third year. There is no benefit in applying to more than one Medical Biosciences course so you should only apply for one course.
If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your student visa.
Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.
Transfer from our Medical Biosciences courses to our MBBS/BSc Medicine course is not possible.
Mitigating circumstances are unforeseen, unpreventable circumstances that significantly disrupt your academic performance, such as an illness or bereavement.
If you feel you have mitigating circumstances that should be taken into consideration when we make decisions about your exam results, we would recommend contacting us as soon as possible, ideally through your school or GP. You must submit this by Friday 19 July 2024 to Medicine UG Admissions medicine.ug.admissions@imperial.ac.uk and Medical Biosciences Enquiries medicalbiosciences.enquiries@imperial.ac.uk.
You must provide appropriate, supportive and independent evidence, not a letter from a family member or friend. The evidence must explain:
- What the circumstance is
- Exactly how it affected you in relation to your studies/assessment
- Precisely when it occurred (i.e. identifying which assessments were affected)
It is essential that you apply for mitigating circumstances as soon as you are aware of the problem.
Late claims will not be considered without clear supporting evidence of why an application was not made on or before the deadline.
Fees and funding
Home fee
2025 entry
£9,535 per year
Important update for 2025 entry
The UK government has announced that, starting in April 2025, maximum tuition fees for Home undergraduate students in England will increase from £9,250 per year to £9,535. Find out more.
Your fee is based on the year you enter the university, not your year of study. This means that if you repeat a year or resume your studies after an interruption, your fees will only increase by the amount linked to inflation.
Find out more about our , including how inflationary increases are applied to your tuition fees in subsequent years of study.
Whether you pay the Home or Overseas fee depends on your fee status. This is assessed based on UK Government legislation and includes things like where you live and your nationality or residency status. Find out .
If you're a Home student, you can apply for a from the UK government to cover the entire cost of tuition for every year of your course.
The loan is paid directly to the university.
You will start repaying it only after you leave your course, have a job, and are earning above a certain amount.
Once the repayments start, the amount you pay each month depends on how much you earn, not on how much you owe in total.
The is available to all Home undergraduate students with a household income below £70,000 per year.
The amount awarded is based on your household income, with up to £5,000/year available for students from the lowest income households.
It's money which you don't need to pay back, and it's paid on top of any government funding you may also receive.
It is available for each year of your course, as long as your annual household income remains below £70,000.
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Home students can apply for a means-tested to help with their living costs.
In November 2024, the UK government announced a 3.1% increase in English Maintenance Loans for 2025-26.
How you apply for student finance depends on whether you have studied before and where you’re from or normally live. Find out more on the UK government's website.
Students also have the chance to apply for an exclusive MRes scholarship, open only to BMB students and generously funded by our key industry partner AstraZeneca. The Medical Biosciences Master Scholarship allows students to continue their training in any postgraduate course at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College.
You might need to budget for additional costs related to your course that aren't covered by your tuition fees – like field trips, books and protective clothing.
Our extra costs page outlines the additional costs related to courses in each of our departments. It's not an exhaustive list and any additional costs you could incur will be determined by the course and modules you choose.
How will studying at Imperial help my career?
99% Of Imperial Medicine graduates in work or further study*
- 99% Of Imperial Medicine graduates in work or further study*
- 1%
97% Of Imperial Medicine graduates in highly skilled work or further study*
- 97% Of Imperial Medicine graduates in highly skilled work or further study*
- 3%
*2021-22 graduate outcomes data, published by HESA in 2024
Gain transferable, analytical, and research skills relevant to a career in medical biosciences or similar fields.
Modern healthcare management challenges will also be explored during your final year at Imperial College Business School.
With specialised knowledge, you'll be highly sought after in a range of sectors.
Our graduates often pursue further study in master's programs or doctoral research.
Scientific research laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry, or technical consultancy are just some of your options.
Other potential career paths could include non-profits, banking, and communications.
Further links
Contact the department
- Telephone: +44 (0)20 7594 7259
- Email: medicine.ug.admissions@imperial.ac.uk
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