BMedSci Medical Sciences
About this course
BMedSci (Hons) in Medical Sciences, a medical sciences degree focused on human physiology, therapeutics, and clinical diagnostic techniques. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students may undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the programme includes a compulsory Research Project in the final year. The first year covers fundamental concepts through Foundations in Therapeutics, Applied Laboratory Sciences, Human Physiology and Anatomy, and Introduction to Cell Biology. The second year expands into clinical diagnostics and professional practice via Clinical Physiology, Clinical Anatomy, Principles of Pharmacology, and Infectious Sciences, alongside a short-term work placement or a work placement year. The final year involves advanced study through Medical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics, Clinical Case Studies, Applied Anatomy, and Advanced Infectious Sciences, concluding with an independent Research Project.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English Language, Maths and Science required, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification. Offers are tariff based, 120 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: To include Biology and at least one other science from Chemistry (preferred), Medical Science, Physics or Maths. Key Skills and General Studies not accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM - DDD (Biology and Chemistry modules required) International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass required (including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) at Higher Level) Access: Pass required in Science or Bioscience diplomas as they provide the necessary pre-requisite knowledge Welsh Baccalaureate T-Levels: case by case Extended Project Qualification (Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent) WJEC Medical Science Applied Diploma and Applied Certificate.
See the highest paying Medicine & Dentistry degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Modules
- Foundations in Therapeutics
- Applied Laboratory Sciences
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Key Skills in Medical Science
- Chemistry and Biochemistry
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Professional Practice
- Clinical Physiology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Principles of Pharmacology
- Infectious Sciences
- Applied Clinical Technologies
- Short-term Work Placement
- Work Placement Year
- Medical Pharmacology and Pharmacogenomics
- Clinical Case Studies
- Applied Anatomy
- Research Project
- Advanced Infectious Sciences
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BMedSci Medical Sciences at Bangor University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BMedSci Medical Sciences at Bangor University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BMedSci Medical Sciences at Bangor University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Does BMedSci Medical Sciences at Bangor University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BMedSci Medical Sciences at Bangor University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.