BSc Medical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medical Sciences, a medical sciences degree focusing on human biology, clinical practice, and scientific research methodologies. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Clinical Skills. The course includes a compulsory foundation year designed to prepare students for undergraduate study. The first year covers core scientific foundations through modules such as Integrated Medical Sciences, Medical Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Immunology, and Clinical Communication and Medical Skills. The second year advances into specialized study with Research in Medical Sciences, Anatomy and Physiology II, Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Research Project, and Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Additional compulsory modules across the programme include Biological and Chemical Systems, Body Systems, Investigative Skills using Mathematics, Scientific Communication, and Case study Approach to Scientific Problem Solving.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points T Level: P (A* - C) in Science, Health or Healthcare Science IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 or 7.0 with no component lower than 7.0 if you wish to progress to MBBS/MPAS GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths & English Language or equivalent
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 430 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 17%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Medical Practitioners: 30%
- Health associate professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological and Chemical Systems
- Body Systems
- Investigative Skills using Mathematics
- Scientific Communication
- Case study Approach to Scientific Problem Solving
- Integrated Medical Sciences
- Medical Microbiology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Immunology
- Clinical Communication and Medical Skills
- Research in Medical Sciences
- Anatomy and Physiology II
- Molecular Medicine
- Neuroscience
- Research Project
- Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Medical Sciences at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £38,000 and £50,000. The £40,000 median after fifteen months is £12,500 more than the UK median for Medical sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Medical Sciences at University of Lancashire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Medical Sciences at University of Lancashire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Sciences at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Sciences at University of Lancashire?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.