Medical Science BSc (Hons)

In this course you train to work at the forefront of modern medicine. 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.

Your learning structures

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 & 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 & Nutrition, Medicines in Healthcare, Drug Targets.

Careers for BSc Medical Science Graduates

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.