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Medical Sciences BSc (Hons)

The University of Edinburgh

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Course info

UCAS CODE B100

Medical Sciences could be for you if you plan to enter a career in healthcare or a healthcare-related profession.This programme examines the science behind the clinical practice of medicine and addresses key principles relating to human health and disease, such as:* diagnosis* treatment* prevention* educationYou will investigate the science and develop the skills you need to contribute to advances in medicine.**Course selection**The course selection for this programme is based on the research ... READ MORE

Key stats

DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS / UCAS / HESA

Uni rankings

WUSCA student ranking
73^rd / 95

CUG ranking
12^th

CUG subject ranking
5^th

Start date and duration
DATA SOURCE: UCAS

Start date

12-SEP-22

Full Time

4 Years

Biology (Non-Specific)
DATA SOURCE: UNISTATS

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Average salary

Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni

£19,000

UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary

£19,000

Modules

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Entry requirements

DATA SOURCE: UCAS

Choose Exam type	Grades / Points required
A level	Grades / Points required ABB - AAB	Grades / Points required ABBB - AAAB	Grades / Points required 36 - 32
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These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A Levels: Biology and Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6 and English at C or 4.		AAAB-ABBB by end of S5 or AAAA-AABB/ABBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B and English at C.		36 points with 665 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English and Mathematics at 5. From 2021, both the Mathematics Analysis & approaches and Applications & interpretation pathways will be accepted. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at grade C/4.