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BSc (Hons)

Medical Sciences

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

2 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

2G75

Delivery

Campus taught

Foundation entry

Delivered over just two years, our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences accelerated programme provides a unique opportunity for you to gain a scientific degree which is embedded within a clinically-focused curriculum.

This Medical Sciences degree will prepare you for further study on professional programmes. These include graduate entry in Medicine, Dentistry or Physician Associate Studies. It can also include Pharmacy and postgraduate study. This course is taught at our Burnley Campus.

You will have a competitive application for careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries or academia. 

Staff from both scientific and clinical fields will guide you through your journey. You will develop key transferable skills and enhance your understanding of the healthcare industry. This will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for a range of career options.

Why study with us

Our School of Medicine is ranked as the Top Medical School in North West England (The Guardian University Guide 2021)
By studying a full degree course over two years instead of three, you’ll enjoy the benefits which include financial savings and entering professional employment earlier.
This unique course focuses on both academic achievement and the development of strong student personal profiles, alongside training in clinical and communication skills.

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What you'll do

Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities such as specialised human anatomy resource centres using much of the same equipment as medicine students.
You’ll be taught by experienced scientists, doctors and clinicians in excellent facilities.
Taught in small, culturally diverse groups promoting integration, cultural exchange and personal development.

Module overview

Course delivery

This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.

100%Face-to-face

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Medical Sciences facilities

What can I do with a Medical Science degree?

Your clinically-relevant scientific knowledge from your BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for entry onto graduate entry medicine, dentistry, physician associate, pharmacy and other professional study programmes.

We will support in building your application and preparing for interview; an essential asset for any student interested in this career pathway. This course will also create opportunities to competitively apply for careers in healthcare related industries or scientific research.

Graduates from this programme will also be strong candidates for further postgraduate study at MSc, MPhil and PhD level, along with jobs within healthcare, clinical and scientific industries.

Academic expertise

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£11,100 per year

International

Full-time£21,600 per year

2023/24

Full-time£11,100 per year

International

Full-time£23,000 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country and see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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The School has a strong focus on an innovative learning environment using a wide range of cutting-edge resources. Teaching and learning is delivered via lectures, tutorials, practical classes, and seminars, creating both self-directed and facilitated learning environments.

The School understands the need to develop graduates who are familiar with digital technology and so this is embedded within the curriculum. A state-of-the-art 3D virtual dissection table accompanies digital physiology recording kits, together with a contemporary clinical skills suite and a dedicated anatomy resource centre containing detailed anatomical models. Our teaching and research laboratories are also equipped with the latest technologies in molecular genetics, cell biology, microbiology, haematology and many more.

Teaching within the School is diverse, with sessions taught by doctors and clinicians, together with science staff. You will be taught in small, culturally diverse groups offering unparalleled access to staff and facilities.

Feedback is regarded as a fundamental element in creating a positive learning experience and is therefore detailed, constructive and timely as part of a student-centred learning environment. This feedback policy works alongside our commitment in listening to the student body so that we are in constant dialogue, ensuring that student opinions are valued and acted upon promptly.

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New clinical education partnerships are being developed.