Medical Science

Anglia Ruskin University

Undergraduate CertHE Full-time 1 Year MedicineBiomedical sciences

Medical Science CertHE is an undergraduate degree at Anglia Ruskin University, based in Chelmsford, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around 96 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

96 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Open the door to a rewarding scientific career. You'll focus on the science that underpins modern medicine. Understand how a
healthy human body works, how disease develops and how normal function can be restored. This course is accredited by the
Royal Society of Biology* owning to its academic excellence in bioscience and research.

The 21st century presents many health challenges. Studying Medical Science gives the desirable analytical and laboratory skills; provides knowledge and
understanding of the human body; how it performs optimally, and the impact of disease. It will prepare you for work in various
professional environments or the healthcare sector, where a scientific contribution is made to areas involving the diagnosis,
treatment, and prevention of disease.

This broad science certificate will help you identify and solve problems, lead, and managepeople and be confident in scientific communication; all highly valued competencies across the health sectors giving a strong advantage in the employment market. The teaching and learning environments are interactive and versatile involving structured small group learning, team-based learning, lectures, seminars, online learning, and guest lecturers sharing their expertise. You’ll acquire your laboratory skills in a state-of-the-art level two category SuperLab. You’ll benefit from our innovate teaching and assessment methods to optimise your learning experience and development as scientist.

* Course accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology acknowledges academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights

degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future. The accreditation criteria require
evidence that graduates have met defined learning outcomes, including gaining substantial research experience.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 96 points

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Chelmsford
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Biomedical sciences