BSc Medical Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Medical Sciences, a medical sciences degree focused on human anatomy, physiological systems, and healthcare practice. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, Cell Biology, and Chemistry for the Life Sciences. The second year progresses through Introduction to Medical Imaging, Systems Physiology 1, and Molecular and Cellular Biology, alongside research planning. The final year involves an independent Research Project, alongside advanced topics like Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology and the Immune System, and Benchside to Bedside: Interdisciplinarity in Medical Science. Optional modules in the final year include Pharmacology and The Biochemistry of Cancer.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
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Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 25%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
- Cell Biology
- Health and Disease
- Chemistry for the Life Sciences
- Professional Development in Biomedical Science
- Introduction to Medical Imaging
- Systems Physiology 1
- Preparation for Graduate Entry Medicine
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Research and Professional Development in Healthcare
- Research Project
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Microbiology and the Immune System
- Benchside to Bedside: Interdisciplinarity in Medical Science
- Sustainability in Public Health
- Neuroendocrinology
- Pharmacology
- The Biochemistry of Cancer
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Medical Sciences at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BSc Medical Sciences at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Medical Sciences at University of Worcester?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.