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This four-year course offers a foundation stage for the Medical Sciences degree, with the possibility of applying to progress to our Medicine (MBBS) programme*, integrated Masters in Physician Associate Studies or MPharm (Hons) programmes after the first year. International students will be taught during year 1 at our Westlakes Campus in Whitehaven and UK students will be taught at the UCLan Burnley Campus. Following year 1, all students will transfer to the Preston campus where tuition will continue on all programmes.
*The School of Medicine wishes to increase access to medical education and support the development and sustainability of regional workforce. In 2019, this course is open to international students and UK/EU students. Weighting will be given to UK Widening Participation students.
4 Years
Undergraduate
Campus, Full-time
BSc (Hons)
AA90
Burnley or Westlakes (Campus code: None)
September
Full-time: TBC
The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support you through your studies.
Discover MoreOur typical offer is 80 UCAS Points. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual. This means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements and predicted grades (where applicable) together with your application as a whole, including work experience and personal statement.
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Pass Access Course: 80 UCAS Points
IELTS: 6.0 or 7.0 if you wish to progress to MBBS/MPAS
GCSE: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English or equivalent
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Advice & GuidanceThis course will involve access to children and/or vulnerable adults. You will be required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance (formerly termed CRB) and we will guide you through this process.
YEAR 1
Compulsory
Optional
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
A 3 year degree qualification typically comprises 360 credits and each 20 credit (a standard module) equates to 200 hours of study, which comprises of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your option choices.
The Medical Sciences degree at UCLan is a ‘gateway’ course offering a core science foundation. You’ll become a competitive candidate for graduate entry medicine, dental, physician associate, pharmacy or other professional programmes. It's unique in providing a foundation for many clinical disciplines which you may not find on other similar courses. It focuses on both academic achievement and the development of a strong student personal profile as well as training in clinical skills and clinical communication skills, required by many professions.
Year 1 will provide you with a range of transferable and academic study skills, improved scientific communication skills and optional English language tuition if required.
The high staff: student ratio allows for individualised learning and support and during the first year you’ll be provided with voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings to assist with your future study choices.
During year 1 of the programme you will have the option to study additional English language modules if required to meet progression requirements, or scientific communication modules.
Students with IELTS of 6.5 and UK students will study:
Students with IELTS of 6 will study:
Students with IELTS of 5.5 will study:
During the four year Medical Sciences programme you will learn how the systems of the body, from the cellular level upwards, work together to maintain normal function and health, whilst developing language and communication skills specific to the medical field. We will help you gain insight into how scientific understanding, critical thinking and communication skills are fundamental to effective healthcare.
You’ll study the mechanisms of clinical and pathological conditions at both clinical and molecular levels. You’ll also learn how the evidence base for science and medicine is developed and begin to explore into research methods and how to conduct a research project successfully. In your final year you’ll have the opportunity to learn the mode of action and the use of drugs together with the most advanced technologies in therapeutics. The final year projects are designated in current areas of interest in clinical and scientific research to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your capacity in integrating everything you have learnt to generate solutions to problems.
Our team of dedicated and experienced staff provide academic and pastoral guidance helping students make a successful transition to the UK higher education system.
During Year 1 you can apply for the five-year UCLan Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) if you satisfy the following criteria:
You can also consider our Masters (Hons) of Physician Associate Studies if you satisfy the following criteria:
Additionally, you can consider our MPharm (Hons) if you satisfy the following criteria:
**Please note that completion of Year 1 of this programme does not guarantee automatic progression to our Medicine, Masters of Physician Associate Studies or Pharmacy programmes.
For visa and immigration advice please visit the international webpages (this information is for prospective students who have not yet joined UCLan, please read through this information carefully before you apply for your visa).
During year 1, you will be provided with voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings including charitable organisations to assist with your future study choices. You will also be supported in your progression to further programmes with career guidance opportunities.
International Students – Westlakes Campus
There is available accommodation at Summergrove Halls*, adjacent to the Campus. They provide excellent quality rooms in 3 residential halls within the site. The rooms are of a good size and each bedroom is fully-furnished with an en-suite shower room. There’s access to 10mb WIFI with the option to upgrade. Facilities include:
Whilst accommodation is single-room, the room may be on a mixed sex corridor, with shared catering and relaxation facilities. Local shops are within driving distance, with the town of Whitehaven 2.5 miles away.
Find at out more at www.summergrovehalls.co.uk
*Please note, the contract for accommodation is made directly between the student and Summergrove. UCLan cannot accept any responsibility for that contract.
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UK Students – Burnley Campus Please contact privateaccommodation@uclan.ac.uk for information about accommodation.
This course is based in the School of Medicine
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For detailed information about studying this course at UCLan, please see the course handbook for your year of entry:
For information on possible changes to course information, see our Essential and Important Course Information.
*Tuition Fees are per year unless otherwise stated.
For 2017/18 fees please refer to our fees page.
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For changes to 2017 UCAS tariff entry requirements please see our Essential and Important Course Information. UCLan requires all undergraduate applicants to have a minimum attainment of five GCSEs at grade C and above, or equivalent, (including Maths and English). In 2017 and beyond we will view the new Grade 4 as being equivalent to a C grade and will therefore require students to achieve GCSE Grade 4 or above. However, if the subject is relevant to our degree programme and requires a higher GCSE grade (e.g. GCSE B grade), and/or includes a Professional body that governs the entry requirements, Grade 5 or above may be required.