Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Burnley Campus

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Burnley Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

2 Years

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**Course overview**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.**Why study with us**- This course will prepare you for further study including graduate entry Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate Studies or Pharmacy as well as postgraduate study on a variety of courses.- By studying a full degree course over two years instead of ...Read more


Course overview

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.


Why study with us

- This course will prepare you for further study including graduate entry Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate Studies or Pharmacy as well as postgraduate study on a variety of courses.- 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.


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.


Future careers

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.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
Medicine (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
100%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£31,000
UK Medicine (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£31,000
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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

from two science subjects and a third academic subject. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

120 UCAS points to include 2 Science subjects. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

in a Science subject

from Sciences, Health or Healthcare Sciences

Tuition fees

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England

£11,100 per year

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Students from England

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£11,100 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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£11,100 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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£11,100 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£11,100 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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