Medical Science BSc (Hons)

University of Reading

Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science course.Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.Led by the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, your learning is enhanced by: * industry-specific training. Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content. * teaching from medical experts. You will be taught by academics whose research is aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnoses, developing new therapies and advancing clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience. * practical experience. Options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable.Graduate well prepared to work in the NHS or a variety of other healthcare settings.**Your learning structure**Tailored pathway options allow you to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science: * **Diseases pathway**: explore the genetic and physiological basis of major diseases and disorders and study how gene-environment interaction underpins disease. Example modules: Clinical Psychology, Bacteriology & Virology, infectious diseases. * **Medical Devices pathway**: learn how modern technology is used to address previously insurmountable medical challenges. Example modules: Introduction to programming, Sensors and Transducers for Biomedical Engineering. * **Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway**: investigate the complex causes of major diseases and global epidemics, and study the multidisciplinary approach to their containment, treatment and prevention. Example modules: Public Health and Nutrition, Medicines in Healthcare, Drug Targets * **Practical experience**: options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable. Ideal to show understanding and experience when applying for graduate medicine programmes.**Careers**This degree is geared towards careers within the NHS and its supporting industries.Our Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway has been designed specifically to provide a foundation for graduate-entry medical school. You could also enter a career in the pharmaceutical industry, or pursue further medical study.All pathways allow you to work in hospital, pharmaceutical or research laboratories. You may also decide to study for higher research degrees.