Prepare for doctoral study or commercial research in the biomedical sciences, with a broad-based MSc that combines taught modules from across biomedical fields with a specialist research project.
About the course
Explore the Foundations of Human Health and Disease
The MSc Biomedical Sciences at UCL offers an interdisciplinary learning experience, equipping students with advanced knowledge of bioscience topics related to human health and disease. This programme provides a balance of taught modules and research training, designed to prepare students for a career in biomedical research, industry, or further academic study.
Programme Structure
The MSc Biomedical Sciences consists of a 50:50 split between taught modules and research training.
Taught Component
Students choose from a broad selection of ~35 optional modules, covering themes including:
· Cell Biology & Genetics (e.g. Developmental Biology, Genomics)
· Disease Mechanisms & Pharmacology (e.g. Ageing, Drug Development)
· Neuroscience & Psychology (e.g. Neural Circuits, Mental Health Research)
· Data Analysis & Policy (e.g. Science Publishing, Statistics, Policy & Ethics)
Research Project
A major part of this programme is the independent research project, undertaken within a UCL research group. Research topics vary, but past project areas have included:
· Mapping genetic risk factors for neurodegenerative diseases
· Evaluating the impact of human milk oligosaccharides on gut microbiota
· Understanding MAPK signalling in neuronal development
For more details on the research project module, visit: MSc Biomedical Sciences Research Project - BIOS0041

Research and Collaboration Opportunities
Depending on the nature of the project students have access to world-class research institutions and departments, including:
· Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB)
· Neuroscience, Physiology & Pharmacology (NPP)
· Genetics, Evolution & Environment (GEE)
· Structural & Molecular Biology (SMB)
· The UCL-Zeiss Multiscale Imaging Centre (UZMIC)
Located in UCL Bloomsbury, students benefit from proximity to top research hubs and institutions, including:
· University College London Hospitals (UCLH)
· Francis Crick Institute
· Great Ormond Street Hospital
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Where the course can take you
This programme will prepare you for a PhD in the biomedical sciences, or a leadership career in biomedical industries, and provides a broad understanding of the various disciplines within the biomedical sciences that’ll ready you for multidisciplinary research.
You’ll also be well positioned for a variety of roles in both the public and the private sector. These could include advisory and consultancy roles for governmental agencies and NGOs, or research and development work across a broad range of industries including biotech, healthcare, medical writing and publishing, and pharmaceuticals.