Our courses
Our courses explore the knowledge and practical skills in different areas of applied medical science. Our offer ranges from musculoskeletal science and nanotechnology to respiratory science and the applications of genetics and multiomics in medicine.
Our BSc Applied Medical Sciences bridges the gap between science and medicine. Our postgraduate degrees include respiratory science, nanomedicine, genetics, precision medicine, musculoskeletal science, and physical therapy.
Applied Medical Sciences, BSc
Gain an in-depth understanding of how cutting-edge scientific research leads to improvements in clinical practice and patient outcomes.
Advanced Biomedical Imaging, MSc
Gain detailed knowledge of the imaging techniques that are shaping biomedical research and translational medicine around the world.
Genetics & Multiomics in Medicine, MSc
This highly regarded Genetics and Multiomics in Medicine MSc offers you an unparalleled opportunity to specialise in this sought-after area of medical science.
Musculoskeletal Science & Medical Engineering, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
Explore a broad spectrum of the musculoskeletal system, including basic science. Gain a holistic view of orthopaedic engineering, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine, MSc / PGCert
Get a robust scientific understanding in nanotechnology and regenerative medicine, combined with a hands-on practical and translational focus.
Performing Arts Medicine, MSc / PGDip
This distance-learning MSc/PGDip provides specialised training for health professionals who want to be equipped to work with musicians, dancers, actors, circus artists and other performers.
Performing Arts Medicine (by DL), PGCert
This distance-learning PG Cert is for people already involved in health services or health education who want to work with musicians, dancers, actors, circus artists and other performers.
Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare & Rehabilitation, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
We explore the science of physical therapy and provide hands-on experience of clinical application of rehabilitation techniques taught by specialists at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital.
Precision Medicine, MSc
This is an interdisciplinary MSc relating to the understanding of disease, and the technologies that detect, diagnose and treat them.
More programmes to explore
- Cancer, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- Clinical Drug Development, MRes / PGDip / PGCert
- Clinical Drug Development, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- Drug Design, MRes / PGDip / PGCert
- Drug Design, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- Pain Management, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies, MSc
- Respiratory Clinical Science, MSc / PGDip / PGCert
- Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health, MSc / PGDip
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Sign up nowWhy study Medical Sciences and Applications at UCL?
Understanding the different mechanisms of human disease and physiology is essential to develop new diagnosis and treatment methods. At UCL, you can learn from leading academics and focus on real-life clinical case studies. Benefit from an extensive range of scientific, clinical, and educational expertise and access to world-class training, facilities, and equipment.
Find out more about studying medical science and applications in London.
Shared first year for flexibility
Most of the BSc courses in Medical Sciences have a shared first year. This gives you the flexibility to switch degrees if your interests change.
Use novel ideas to solve problems
Professor Gavin Jell explains how one of the focuses of our applied programmes is translating our discoveries in the lab into outcomes for patients.
What is respiratory medicine?
Discover why respiratory medicine is an increasingly vital field of medicine and learn more about our specialist MSc Respiratory Clinical Science.
Working with doctors and patients
Savannah-Rose enjoyed working with doctors and patients on novel treatments for respiratory illnesses on the MSc Respiratory Clinical Science.
Independence to tailor our studies
Simran from Switzerland enjoyed the flexibility of the BSc Applied Medical Science, which allows her to choose modules based on her interests.
Video: MSc Pain Management
Our Pain Management MSc is for anyone wanting to improve the lives of people living with pain while also accelerating their own career. Watch an introduction.
Careers
Our medical science and applications degrees will equip you with a real advantage when entering a competitive careers market. Graduates are eligible for a wide range of UK and international career opportunities and are well-equipped for further studies such as a PhD.
Depending which programme you choose, you will be able to pursue a career in academic and industrial research or to become an allied health professional.
Many of our graduates will gain transferable laboratory skills alongside critical thinking, which are needed to pursue a career in the scientific or clinical research. Others will develop specialist knowledge in the application of drug sciences, respiratory clinical science, engineering for physical therapy or rehabilitation, or specialist techniques in sport, exercise and performing arts support.
I thought it was awesome to study a course that was the fusion of science and medicine. The course here was perfect for me. I had a whole host of opportunities here. There are friends I know I’ll have for a lifetime, and the staff work at the forefront of hospitals, facing all different health crises in the city. I’m starting a Master of Science and Biotechnology at Brown University, and then hopefully going into consulting or perhaps a PhD.
A springboard for your career
Marta studied the Applied Medical Sciences BSc. She particularly liked the flexibility to be able to choose her own route through optional modules and to explore cancer-themed topics. She progressed straight on to a PhD at the University of Cambridge, researching pancreatic cancer.
Our course directors
Meet the inspiring academics who are shaping how we teach the disciplines concerning the application of medical sciences at University College London.
Director: MSc Nanotechnology & Regenerative Medicine
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Co-Director: MSc Sports Medicine, Exercise and Health
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Director: MSc Musculoskeletal Science and Medical Engineering
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Director: MSc Physical Therapy in Musculoskeletal Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Dr Thiru Surentheran
Director: MSc Cancer
UCL Cancer Institute
Dr Hara Trouli
Director: MSc Performing Arts Medicine
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Director: MSc Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies
Division of Surgery & Interventional Science
Our research in Medical Sciences and Applications
As a global leader in medical and biomedical research, UCL designs innovative courses for clinicians and scientists that meet new patient and industry needs. These are led by some of the greatest scientific minds, so you get a research-based learning experience. We encourage networking with world-leading scientists, new biotechnology industries and clinicians and promote research output and publications.
AI simplifies lung cancer risk prediction
Machine learning models to identify the simplest way to screen for lung cancer have been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Cambridge.
Improving MRI scans for cancer screening
A new study from UCL and UCLH has identified simple ways to treble the number of MRI scans of optimal diagnostic quality for prostate cancer screening.
Did you know?
Our connection to DNA discoveries
Former student Francis Crick (pictured) and James Watson identify the DNA double helix in 1962, and are awarded the Nobel Prize. Their work forms the basis of the human genome project.
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