Biomedical Sciences
92% of our research rated world-leading or internationally excellent
(REF 2021)
Top 15in the UK for Life Sciences & Medicine
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
85%in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
(GOS 2023)
Top reasons to study a Biomedical Sciences programme at Queen Mary
- Queen Mary University of London ranks in the Top 100 in the QS Global Rankings 2026 for Life Sciences and Medicine.
- Studying on the Pharmacology programme allows you to benefit f
from the expertise of the William Harvey Research Institute, a globally recognised centre based within Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, where leading research is driving advances in drug discovery and treatment.
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Study at a university with strong industry links, including partnerships with GSK, AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Sanofi and Unilever, helping you gain insight into real-world applications and future career pathways.
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Access outstanding practical environments, including the Blizard Building’s open-plan laboratories, among the largest in Europe, designed to support collaborative, hands-on scientific learning.
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Top-performing students can secure guaranteed interviews for Queen Mary’s Medicine and Dentistry programmes, offering a clear route into clinical careers.
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Our students say...
Studying Pharmacology at Queen Mary has opened up a wide range of opportunities - from running my own PCR test in the lab to exploring modules across human anatomy, neuropharmacology and the business of pharmacology, all supported by exceptional lecturers and research facilities.— Caitlin Conrad, graduating 2027 , BSc Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics
360° tours
G.E. Fogg, home to our biosciences and psychology students, recently underwent a £4.5 million refurbishment and offers excellent on-campus facilities to aid your studies. Take a 360° tour around the building.