Journal Guide

BMC Urology is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the prevention, diagnosis and management of urological disorders, as well as related molecular genetics, pathophysiology, and epidemiology.

BMC Veterinary Research is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of veterinary science and medicine, including the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of medical conditions of domestic, companion, farm and wild animals, as well as the biomedical processes that underlie their health.

BMC Women's Health is an open access journal publishing original peer-reviewed research articles in all aspects of the health and healthcare of adolescent girls and women, with a particular focus on the prevention, diagnosis and management of fertility disorders and diseases of gynecological and breast origin, as well as related genetics, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical reports and controlled trials.

BMJ Case Reports is an important educational resource offering a high volume of cases in all disciplines so that healthcare professionals, researchers and others can easily find clinically important information on common and rare conditions. All articles are peer reviewed and copy edited before publication. BMJ Case Reports is not an edition or supplement of the BMJ.

BMJ Connections Clinical Genetics and Genomics (BMJCCGG) is a peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of human genetics and genomics. The journal provides a platform for researchers, clinicians and experts from diverse disciplines to disseminate high-quality original research, reviews and perspectives that contribute to rapid progress in the field. The journal welcomes submissions on a range of topics, including molecular genetics and genomics of disease, epigenetics and the non-coding genome, pharmacogenomics genetic counselling and ethics, rare diseases and orphan genetic disorders and more.

It is an online only open access journal that aims to provide rapid publication of research through a continuous publication model. All submitted content is subject to peer review prior to publication.

BMJCCGG is the companion journal to Journal of Medical Genetics.

BMJ Connections journals aim to connect the medical research community for meaningful real world impact. The journals in the series will focus on areas of rapid growth within biomedical research, providing authors with rigorous peer review and an efficient and timely route to publication. Authors will have the reassurance of the high editorial and production standards that characterise all BMJ Group publications

BMJ Connections Digital Health & AI is an open access journal publishing the full spectrum of robust, reproducible, original research including negative results and small and specialist studies. The journal welcomes contributions from a wide range of fields including medicine, computer science and public health.

BMJ Connections Immunology is a new open access journal publishing the full spectrum of robust, reproducible, original immunology research. It also welcomes specialist and small studies, including descriptions of interesting observations where a full mechanism may not yet be known, clinical immunology reports, systems and translational immunology research, studies reporting null or contrary findings, and methodological studies.

BMJ Connections Mental Health is a peer-reviewed, open access journal publishing a comprehensive range of research and reviews across all areas of mental health.  It aims to facilitate multidisciplinary collaboration by providing rigorous peer review and an efficient route to publication. The journal welcomes submissions in areas from psychotherapy and forensic psychiatry to digital health and computational mental health, connecting the research community to improve real-world patient outcomes.

BMJ Connections Oncology aims to be a leading international journal for peer-reviewed cancer research, bridging clinical practice, scientific research, and translational applications. It welcomes submissions in areas such as clinical research, scientific research, translational research, review articles, and practice and policy. The journal seeks studies that provide insights into cancer diagnosis, treatment, and management, and those that enhance understanding of cancer biology and molecular mechanisms. It emphasizes the importance of translational research that moves discoveries from the lab to clinical settings.

BMJ Digital Health & AI will bridge the gap between technology and healthcare, creating a forum for scientists, clinicians, and technologists to present innovative solutions that enhance patient care, optimise healthcare processes, and promote health equity.