Interested? See
BSc (Hons)

Medical Sciences (with Foundation Year)

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
AA90
Delivery
In-person

Our foundation year course in Medical Sciences is a gateway course. It can prepare you to progress onto highly competitive graduate entry courses in medical subjects, as well as other professional programmes.

Why study with us

  • 8th
    in the UK for academic support
    National Student Survey (Medicine (non-specific) (compared with unis in the Guardian University Guide)
    2023
  • This is a gateway route offering a core science foundation programme specifically designed to give you the best chance of graduate entry into a health related degree or career.
  • This unique course focuses on both academic achievement and training in clinical and communication skills.
  • If you successfully complete the foundation year, you could apply for progression to more than 10 different professional health degrees
Interested?
Download
Slide 1 of 5

Gallery01 / 05

Students in wet laboratory facilities in Victoria Mill
Students in wet laboratory facilities in Victoria Mill

What you'll do

  • You’ll be taught at our fantastic Burnley Campus in an innovative environment, with state-of-the-art models, imaging and a 3D virtual dissection table
  • You’ll be taught in classes with high staff to student ratio, allowing for individualised learning and support.
  • During the foundation year, you’ll be supported with finding voluntary work or work shadowing opportunities in related settings to assist you with your future study choices.
Slide 1 of 1

Hear from our students01 / 01

Modules

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.

Book a campus tour

Who better to give you the lowdown on university life than one of our students? They’ll guide you around our friendly campus, show you our facilities and happily chat about what life is really like here.

Book a campus tour
Slide 1 of 1
The course has a very new and innovative structure, as well as a fantastic and diverse campus.
amsingh-testimonial
Anjna Singh
BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (with a foundation year)
Mauritius

Future careers

This foundation year programme will prepare you to progress onto our full honours degrees. Following this, the clinically-relevant scientific knowledge acquired on our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for entry onto graduate entry medicine, dentistry, physician associate and other professional study programmes.

Academic expertise

Dr Andreas Philippou
Senior Lecturer in Medical Sciences

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 80 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
  • BTEC Diploma: DM
  • Pass Access Course: 80 UCAS points
  • T Level: P (C+) in Science, Health or Healthcare Science
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 or 7.0 with no component lower than 7.0 if you wish to progress to MBBS/MPAS
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English Language or equivalent

Use our UCAS points calculator

Discover how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth
Calculate your grades

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£11,100 per year
International
First year£21,000 for the first year
Full-time£25,000 per year
2025/26
UK
First year£9,250 for the first year
Full-time£11,100 per year
International
First year£22,000 for the first year
Full-time£26,250 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

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

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

Interested?
Download

This course is delivered by the School of Medicine and Dentistry

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page