Medical Science with Professional Experience

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Medicine

A-Level Entry

ABB - BBB

About this course

Train to work at the forefront of modern medicine with our BSc Medical Science with Professional Experience course.

Focus on the science that underpins medicine, and how medical science can lead to new ways of diagnosing and treating disease. This course covers topics such as biomedical laboratory research and frontline clinical care in order to improve patients’ lives.

This course includes a year of professional experience, built into your degree. It offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, real-life experience and develop your skills and knowledge in clinical practice.

Led by the School of Biological Sciences and the School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy, your learning is enhanced by:

  • industry-specific training. Designed in partnership with our local NHS partners to respond to career needs within the NHS, our course offers you the most relevant, practical content.

  • teaching from medical experts. You will be taught by academics whose research is aimed at understanding disease mechanisms, improving diagnoses, developing new therapies and advancing clinical practice. Everyone who teaches you has on-the-ground experience.

  • practical experience. Options to complete multiple small placements in primary and secondary healthcare settings, or healthcare industry, are built into your degree timetable.

    Graduate well prepared to work in the NHS or a variety of other healthcare settings.

    Your learning structure Tailored pathway options allow you to specialise in topical, cutting edge areas of medical science:

  • Diseases pathway: explore the genetic and physiological basis of major diseases and disorders and study how gene-environment interaction underpins disease. Example modules: Clinical Psychology, Bacteriology & Virology, infectious diseases.

  • Medical Devices pathway: learn how modern technology is used to address previously insurmountable medical challenges. Example modules: Introduction to programming, Sensors & Transducers for Biomedical Engineering.

  • Clinical and Medical Sciences pathway: investigate the complex causes of major diseases and global epidemics, and study the multidisciplinary approach to their containment, treatment and prevention. Example modules: Public Health & Nutrition, Medicines in Healthcare, Drug Targets.

    Your professional experience year Gain hands-on experience during a professional placement year in a clinical setting.

    Our well-established network of clinical partners includes the Royal Berkshire Hospital, Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, and others in the region.

    These placements offer you excellent opportunities to gain practical experience, from the very first year of your degree.

    For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/medical-sciences-ug/bsc-medical-science-with-professional-experience

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB - BBB
    Scottish Higher AABBB - ABBBB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2223 Speech and language therapists
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2111 Chemical scientists
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3213 Medical and dental technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Reading
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Medicine

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    University of Reading

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