Medical Sciences
The University of Edinburgh
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Start date

SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Medical Sciences could be for you if you plan to enter a career in healthcare or a healthcare-related profession.You will take three compulsory courses: Medical Sciences 1 and two courses covering medical biology and molecular and cellular biology. You will also be expected to take at least one course in biological chemistry. You will choose other courses from a range of biomedical and non-biomedical option courses. Medical Sciences 1 defines the unique identity of the programme, introducing a ...Read more

Medical Sciences could be for you if you plan to enter a career in healthcare or a healthcare-related profession.You will take three compulsory courses: Medical Sciences 1 and two courses covering medical biology and molecular and cellular biology. You will also be expected to take at least one course in biological chemistry. You will choose other courses from a range of biomedical and non-biomedical option courses. Medical Sciences 1 defines the unique identity of the programme, introducing a breadth of disciplines that integrate to contribute to our understanding of health and disease.You will expand your knowledge in basic biomedical sciences and further develop an integrated approach to understanding the science that underpins medical practice. You will take three compulsory courses: Anatomy and Pathology 2 Biomedical Sciences 2 and Microorganisms, Infection and Immunity 2, alongside additional courses chosen from biomedical, biological or other disciplines across the University. Anatomy and Pathology 2 is a programme-specific course that introduces an integrated approach to the structure and function of the human body at different levels of organisation and develops key programme-specific healthcare themes.

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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
01 Apr 21

Overall I am very happy with my experience here. So much so that i want to come back to do a Masters by Research next year. The staff have been really supportive and have tried..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14

I am really happy with university, I believe the only thing I would like better would be a Nrmal flat, deffinetly better than halls. If you are coming to study a medical degree I..Read more

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AAB Grades / Points required

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

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£36,800 per year

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Standard single room - 9950 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
01 Apr 21
Medical Sciences
Overall I am very happy with my experience here. So much so that i want to come back to do a Masters by Research next year. The staff have been really supportive and have tried...
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SR
Student Reviewer
04 Apr 14
I am really happy with university, I believe the only thing I would like better would be a Nrmal flat, deffinetly better than halls. If you are coming to study a medical degree I...
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The University of Edinburgh
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