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.
This Medical Sciences degree will prepare you for further study on professional programmes. These include graduate entry in Medicine, Dentistry or Physician Associate Studies. It can also include Pharmacy and postgraduate study. This course is taught at our Burnley Campus.
You will have a competitive application for careers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries or academia.?
Staff from both scientific and clinical fields will guide you through your journey. You will develop key transferable skills and enhance your understanding of the healthcare industry. This will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for a range of career options.
Why study with us
- Our School of Medicine is ranked as the Top Medical School in North West England (The Guardian University Guide 2021)
- 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.
Module overview
Compulsory modules
• XY1110: Integrated Medical Sciences
• XY1030: Medical Microbiology
• XY1040: Anatomy and Physiology
• XY2011: Immunology
• XY2231: Clinical Communication and Medical Skills
Year 2
Compulsory modules
• XY2041: Research in Medical Sciences
• XY2141: Anatomy and Physiology II
• XY3121: Molecular Medicine
• XY3291: Neuroscience
• XY3241: Research Project
• XY3281: Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Course delivery
This course is taught face-to-face at one of our UK campuses.
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.
What can I do with a Medical Science degree?
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.
We will support in building your application and preparing for interview; an essential asset for any student interested in this career pathway. This course will also create opportunities to competitively apply for careers in healthcare related industries or scientific research.
Graduates from this programme will also be strong candidates for further postgraduate study at MSc, MPhil and PhD level, along with jobs within healthcare, clinical and scientific industries.
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