Overview

With this Cancer Biomedicine degree at University College London ( UCL ) you will also explore how new cancer treatment strategies are designed and tested in clinical trials and how we can personalise cancer treatment for our patients.

We offer a variety of optional modules, so you can create a custom route within biomedical sciences based on your interests and career options. A research project in the final year will help you develop a broad range of scientific and laboratory skills.

You will emerge as a highly skilled scientist, ideally positioned to excel in laboratory or clinical research careers or other roles that require a high understanding of science and clinical medicine.

Key Facts

This programme offers you the following benefits and opportunities.

A focus on cancer as a disease, its treatment, and the associated research and socio-economic impacts.

A research-connected curriculum with teaching delivered by leading cancer scientists and clinicians.

The opportunity to undertake a unique research project working alongside world-class cancer researchers.

A unique skill set, through studying a mix of basic science, clinical disease management and translational medicine.

A wide choice of optional modules for you to select from, which will vary year to year. Current examples include 'Nutrition and Cancer Risk', 'Paediatric and Young Adult Cancer', 'Radiation Biology' and 'Cancer and Pathogens'.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cancer Medicine in Society

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function in Health and Disease

The Gut, Liver and Drug Metabolism

Kidneys, Hormones and Fluid Balance

Infection, Inflammation and Repair

Data Interpretation and Evaluation of Science

Musculoskeletal Systems in Health and Disease

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology Medicine View 259 other Bachelors in Biomedical Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

A Levels

Grades: AAB
Subjects: Biology and Chemistry required.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.

IB Diploma

Points: 36
Subjects: A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects including Biology and Chemistry, with no score below 5.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

36500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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