London Metropolitan University-L68

Course Details

Biomedical Science leading to MD - BSc (Hons)

Course Description

This degree is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science and approved by the Medical Laboratory Technicians Board of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). A one-year placement is an optional part of the course to help you gain work experience.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

On successful completion of this degree at London Met and successful progress on the summer schools at UHSA, you can move into the final year of the Basic Sciences part of the MD programme – and on completion of this, you take two years of clinical rotation. On successful completion of the full 6 year programme, you will obtain an MD award from UHSA. This joint course meets the eligibility criteria for a primary medical qualification taken outside of the UK by the General Medical Council and allows you to take the General Medical Council licensing exams, the PLAB, to enable you to practise as a medical doctor in the UK. Students have the option of taking the United States Medical Licencing Examination (USMLE) if they wish to practice in America. Graduates may also choose to use their skills and knowledge in Biomedical Science and find careers in hospital laboratories to support the work of clinicians and general practitioners, management, medical research, education and specialised laboratory work. The skills learnt are also applicable to public health (water, foodstuffs, disease surveillance), veterinary laboratories, blood banks, forensics, and pharmaceuticals development. Graduates' analytical, numerical and communication skills are also in demand in other careers such as accountancy, journalism, and marketing. The programme is also an excellent preparation for further research or study.




Biomedical Science leading to MD - BSc (Hons) London Metropolitan University-L68