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BSc (Hons)

Medical Sciences (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

3 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

AA90

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our foundation entry course in Medical Sciences is a ‘gateway’ course which will prepare you to progress onto highly competitive graduate entry medicine, dental therapy, physician associate or pharmacy courses, as well as other professional programmes.

At the start of this three-year Medical Sciences programme you’ll be based at our fantastic Burnley Campus*. You will learn how the systems of the body, from the cellular level upwards, work together to maintain normal function and health, while also developing language and communication skills specific to the medical field. Our team of dedicated and experienced staff will help you to transition successfully to higher education study.

You will study the mechanisms of clinical and pathological conditions at both clinical and molecular levels. You will also learn how the evidence base for science and medicine is developed and begin to explore research methods and how to conduct a research project successfully.

This course offers a foundation stage for our Medical Sciences degree, with the possibility of applying to progress to a wide range of other courses outlined further below.

Why study with us

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.
Potential progression to more than 10 different professional health degrees

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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.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

80%Face-to-face

20%Online

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.

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Future careers

This foundation entry 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, pharmacy and other professional study programmes.

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Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6,000 for the foundation year

Full-time£11,100 per year for years 1 and 2

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the foundation year

Full-time£11,100 per year for years 1 and 2

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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Throughout the course you’ll participate in a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study. Independent study is an important aspect of this course. The exact combination of study time will depend on your option choices.

This is a ‘gateway’ course offering a core science foundation. You will become a competitive candidate for graduate entry into medicine, dental therapy, 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.

Teaching 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.

Our clinical education partners include:

New clinical education partnerships are being developed.

Please note that completion of Year 0 of this programme does not guarantee automatic progression to our Medicine, Master of Physician Associate Studies or Pharmacy programmes. Whilst applications to the following programmes after the Year 0 of the BSc Medical Sciences (Foundation Entry) is possible, it is not a guaranteed progression route and is very competitive.

The course prepares you for further study on professional programmes. The School will support you in building your application and preparing for interview; an essential asset for any student interested in this career pathway.

Please note that progression onto these courses is not guaranteed and is subject to specific entry criteria and/or a competitive interview process as outlined below:

Physician Associate Studies, MPAS
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 65% or above overall on Year 0 of the programme, plus expected to achieve 70% or above in the Body Systems module
Will have met or expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme
Other general entry requirements may be applied for MPAS progression and students should check the website for updates or contact our Course Enquiries Team for the most up-to-date information

Pharmacy, MPharm
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 70% or above overall on Year 0 of the programme, plus expected to achieve 65% or above in Biological and Chemical Systems module
Will have met or expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme

Dental Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve 65% or above overall on Year 0 of the programme, with 70% or above in the Body Systems module and 70% or above in Biological and Chemical Systems module.
Will have met or are expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme

Biomedical Sciences, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve 60% or above on year 0 of the programme
Will have met or are expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the programme

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Adult), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Average pass mark of 50% and GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Mental Health), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Average pass mark of 50% and GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2

Nursing with Registered Nurse (Children & Young People), BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Average pass mark of 60% and GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or functional skills level 2

Neuroscience, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme

Sports Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 40% or above on Year 0 of the programme

Paramedic Science, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme

Occupational Therapy, BSc (Hons)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

Expected to achieve a grade of 60% or above on Year 0 of the programme

Medicine (MBBS)
If you satisfy the following criteria:

This course is open to international (Non UK) students and a limited number of places will be available for UK students from the North West of England. Progression to the MBBS for UK students residing in the NW of England is extremely competitive
Expected to achieve a grade of 70% or above on Year 0 of the programme, based on XYC001, XYC002 and XYC003 modules, and expected to achieve 65% or above in the biological and chemical systems module (XYC001)
Will have met or expected to meet all other stated entry requirements for the MBBS programme
Other general entry requirements may be applied for MBBS progression and students should check the website for updates or contact our Course Enquiries Team for the most up-to-date information

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This course is based in the School of Medicine located in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences

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