BSc Medical Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience and Evolutionary Biology and Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The optional placement year provides practical experience in a professional setting. A final-year independent research project allows investigation of a chosen topic in medical science.
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Entry requirements
September 2027 entry: 120–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBB–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 86 offers from 89 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 56%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 25%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 30%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Exploring and Understanding Science
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Introduction to Immunology
- Mind and Brain 1
- Applied Medical Imaging
- Biochemistry
- Functional Anatomy
- Introduction to Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Infection Sciences and Clinical Immunology
- Mind and Brain 2
- Neuroimaging
- Independent Research Project
- Advanced Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Advanced Systems Biology
- Pathophysiology
- Advanced Topics in Genetics
- Parasitology & Epidemiology
- Diagnostic Medicine
- Current Trends in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £44,000. The £37,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Biomedical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 86 offers from 89 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Science at Bournemouth University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.