BSc Medical Science with Foundation
About this course
BSc in Biomedical Sciences, combining biological and medical sciences to study human health and disease. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans four years, beginning with a foundation year in biology and chemistry before the three-year degree. Modules are delivered by the School of Biological Sciences.
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Entry requirements
A level: See entry requirements IB: 30 - for applicants without higher level Biology and a second science 24 - for applicants with Biology and a second science, both at higher level.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 45%
- Left higher education: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Biology 1
- Foundation Biology 2
- Foundation Chemistry 1
- Academic and Scientific Skills: Foundations for Tackling Global Challenges 1
- Foundation Chemistry 2
- Health, Disease and Society
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Human Pathology
- Physical Essentials for Medicine
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Human Reproduction and Development in Health and Disease
- Robotics in Medicine and Prosthetics
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Medical Genetics
- Research and Professional Skills
- Haematology and Immunology
- Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
- Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- Principles of Physical Interventions in Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Microbiology
- Medicines in Healthcare
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Research Project
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Pathogens
- Protein Structure and Function
- Cancer and Cell Communication
- Endocrinology
- Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy for Cancer
- Gut Microbiota and Health
- Forensics
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Neuroscience
- Applied Microbiology
- Integrated Biochemistry
- Medical Imaging
- Innovation and Product Development
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Science with Foundation at University of Reading?
94% 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 with Foundation at University of Reading?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Medical Science with Foundation at University of Reading accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Science with Foundation at University of Reading?
45% of students continued into their second year, and 55% left higher education.