BSc Medical Biosciences: Virtual Open Day
Welcome to the School of Medicine Virtual Open Day webpage for our BSc Medical Biosciences programme.
We have compiled these resources to help you make an informed choice about your next steps, and to see whether Imperial is the right place for you and, more specifically, if our School of Medicine is the community you would like to join.
Online Resources
Virtual Open Day
This platform complements our in-person Open Days, which have now returned, and takes you through various information about Medical Biosciences which you may find useful.
Online resources
All the information you will need can be found here on our wepages. You can use our interactive online module guide to get to know the course.
If you have any questions you don't find the answer to during the Open Day, please email medicalbiosciences.enquiries@imperial.ac.uk
Why Imperial College School of Medicine?
We are part of a diverse world-class institution. Imperial College London's Faculty of Medicine is ranked fourth in the UK and ranked 10th globally for clinical, pre-clinical and health, according to the Times Higher Education World University rankings (2020). The School of Medicine champions diversity and inclusivity amongst our communities.
We deliver a high quality of education. Methods such as Team-based Learning (TBL) and “flipped classroom” equip students with the skills, habits and critical thought that today’s employers value most. The innovative Lab Pods will allow you to develop key analytical and transferable skills. Creative cross-year, work-relevant activities ensure a close-knit group. The extensive laboratory programme also helps students to career plan by providing networking opportunities with experts from industry, institutes, and academia.
We offer a three or four year programme: You can opt for a three-year BSc programme or a four-year BSc programme, Medical Biosciences with Management, where the fourth year is spent in the Imperial College Business School.
Curriculum
Explore the curriculum
Explore our innovative curriculum yourself! Click here to access our interactive curriculum e-module.
Our pioneering BMB course was launched in 2017, and has been designed to meet the emerging healthcare challenges of the 21st century, and the changing pattern of evidence-based medical education.
Year 1 & 2
The first two years cover topics in fundamental human biology and the molecular basis of human disease. The syllabus will be taught online and face-to-face using the principles of active learning and will not involve traditional lectures.
During the unique and exciting Lab Pod modules, you will work on real-life research questions in a learning environment that mirrors an authentic research laboratory.
Year 3
In your third year, you can choose from a range of specialist modules, each of which examines a global health problem, and you will also complete a final-year project. This can be an intensive research project, a placement, or a dissertation on a biomedical science-related topic.
Placement possibilities may include industry, hospitals, publishing houses, museums, charities and government agencies
Hear more from students and staff in these videos
LabPods Year 1
Year 1 students sharing their experiences with LabPods
An Introduction to BSc Medical Biosciences
Professor Alison McGregor introduces the BMB programme
An overview of Medical Biosciences Admissions
Admissions Tutor, Dr Anabel Varela Carver, takes you through the BMB admissions process
Leo Year 1 BMB
Leo shares his experiences from year 1 on BMB
Student Support & Welfare
Director of Student Support at Imperial, Rebecca Salter
Rosanne Year 1 BMB Experience
Rosanne in year 1 on the BMB shares her experience
BMB Teaching Demonstration
BMB Teaching Demonstration - recording of a live session with teaching staff
Iulia Kis
Second Year BMB Student Iulia Kis talks about her experience on the course.
Lucia Friscioni
Third year BMB student Lucia Friscioni talks about her experience on the course.
Student Experience: Caitlin Davies
BMB student Caitlin talks about her experience of the programme
Student Experience: Kah Yan
BMB international student Kah Yan talks about her experience of the programme
Admissions and Selection
What is the School looking for?
Medical Biosciences sits within the School of Medicine at Imperial. From this course, you will be equipped with scientific rigour and skills, analytical mindset and an overall professional outlook to succeed in a changing world.
The attributes to come with are:
- Determination
- Resourcefulness
- Team-working capability
- Passion and Drive to learn and grow within the field of medical biosciences
We welcome applications to the course irrespective of colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, politics or disability. The School of Medicine has a diverse student community which we value highly.
What do we assess you on?
You can refer to our selection process and how your applications are reviewed via our Study Guide: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/medical-biosciences/
What are our Entry Requirements?
You can refer to the types of qualifications our course accepts via our Study Guide: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/medical-biosciences/
Please remember that there are English language requirements for this course. If English is not your first subject, please check what proficiency tests are accepted at Imperial here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/study/apply/english-language/
Admissions Schemes
Each year, we aim to admit students from a wide range of backgrounds with at least 15% of our home-fee status students cohort coming from a widening participation background.
You can check if you would be considered a widening participation student via Imperial’s eligibility tool checker here. We understand that circumstances are all unique. If you find that you do not meet the criteria but feel your personal circumstances have disadvantaged you, please contact the department directly via the Medical Biosciences Admissions email account.
The Medical Biosciences Admissions team offers guaranteed offers to widening participation students if they met a specific set of criteria. To learn more about our scheme, please read here.
Your dedicated School of Medicine Students' Union
One of the most amazing things about School of Medicine is the bespoke Student Union – you get access to a dedicated Student Union focused on the needs of students within the School of Medicine, with student officers elected by you to work with the Faculty and College to make positive change to your student experience.
This builds a clear camaraderie and closeness amongst our students. We have a thriving community full of amazing clubs or societies for everyone to find their niche. There is a phenomenal level of peer-to-peer support, especially with education, where we have several academic societies organising phenomenally useful tutorials, lecture series and mock exams.
Imperial College School of Medicine Student Union Officers
From Sam Hussain, BMB President 2023-24
"Hi everyone, I’m Sam Hussain. Currently in my third year of studies, I proudly serve as the president of the BMB society.
What sets this course apart is its "flipped-learning" approach, a departure from conventional lecture-based methods. Anticipate honing your laboratory skills through research-focused activities which is a large part of the curriculum.
Prepare to embrace challenges while gaining invaluable experiences within and beyond the laboratory. If you're accepted onto the course, you'll explore teamwork dynamics and collaborating towards shared objectives.
However it is not all just work here, take full advantage of the diverse array of societies and events capitalise including our very own BMB society. Moreover, being situated in the vibrant city of London grants you acces to endless opportunities for exploration and recreation beyond the university campus.
No matter your interests, you'll find a welcoming community of like-minded individuals. Imperial College has nurtured an environment where mutual growth and learning thrive."
From Sara Getter, Vice Chair Wellbeing for BMB
"Hi all, I'm Sara Getter, the Welfare Vive Chair for BMB at Imperial. First and foremost, I want to wish you the best in your university search and extend a warm welcome to all of you to the BSc Medical Biosciences course. BMB is a fast-paced, research driven course and studying at Imperial is an amazing experience. However, university life can also come with a fair share of challenges both inside and outside of your academic life and the BMB welfare officers will be here to help you each step of the way in your journey at Imperial.
The wellbeing representation network is a key part of the School of Medicine and the ICSM Faculty appreciates that BMB students face a variety of issues that may affect their overall well-being. To address these issues, the BMB well-being representatives continously collect student feedback and concerns to present to the Faculty at regular meetings. Through this process, the well-being representatives can make the Faculty aware on a current basis of issues that are of concern to students and may be adversely affecting their well-being. These areas include anti-social behavious, diversity, equality, finance, health and personal safety. Together with the Faculty, BMB wellbeing representatives then work to create an environment best suited for learning and development and to support the BMB student body as needed to ensure that your experience at Imperial is safe, rewarding, and enjoyable.
Here's to a fantastic year ahead! Wishing you all success in your search and hope to see you at BMB!"
Student Experience and our Community
In the School of Medicine, we take your wellbeing support extremely seriously. From day one of the course, you will be allocated to a tutor who will be your point of contact for academic and wellbeing support. Meeting in small tutor groups and on a one-to-one basis, they will be working with you to hone key skills which will allow you to perform at the best of your ability – through reinforcing study skills teaching, reviewing your academic performance and checking in on your wellbeing – and being someone who is interested in you. All of our tutors have a passion for mentoring and coaching and have many years of experience, so you are in safe hands.
We know that sometimes circumstances beyond our control happen: you can get ill, financial problems occur or you hit a crisis. In these situations, the School has a team of Senior Tutors who support students going through these more complex stages. Acting confidentially, the Senior Tutor and the Welfare team are advocates for you to make the reasonable adjustments you need.
The School of Medicine also invests highly in your student experience – we work with your student elected reps (for both academia and wellbeing) to hear the student voice – your concerns, your successes and what you want the course to be. We work on regular wellbeing campaigns and support many student-led initiatives.
Imperial College is highly invested in looking after its students, and the Student Support Zone is your first resource for success.
