Medical Science

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years MedicineBiomedical sciencesEngineering and technology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,500

About this course

Medical Science focuses on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare. Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field.

Why study BSc (Hons) Medical Science at BU?

  • Focus on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare

  • Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field

  • As your degree progresses, choose to concentrate your learning on human health and disease or the role of psychology in medical science via the optional units offered

  • Develop skills to evaluate scientific literature to understand how evidence-based decisions are made in medical sciences and apply these to conduct your final year research

  • We have invested in new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities so that you will have the best possible learning environment for developing the necessary practical skills for a career in medical science and the various opportunities it brings

  • You have the option to undertake a placement, allowing you to put your skills into practice ensuring that when you graduate, you'll be career ready. 90% of students are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating (DiscoverUni 2023)

    Career opportunities

    Your degree will be centred around developing the skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options. We expect our graduates will find work in scientific, technical or research fields relating to their chosen pathway, for example: 

  • Developing augmented reality to transform surgical procedures 

  • Biopsychosocial - further research into the understanding of the human condition.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £22,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine, Biomedical sciences, Engineering and technology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £22,500

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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