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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Medical Sciences
University of Lancashire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Medical Sciences course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
from two science subjects and a third academic subject. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £11,440 per year |
| Scotland | £11,440 per year |
| Wales | £11,440 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £11,440 per year |
| Channel Islands | £11,440 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 2G75
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Medical Sciences course.
Course overview
Delivered over just two years, our BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences accelerated programme provides a unique opportunity for you to gain a scientific degree which is embedded within a clinically-focused curriculum.
Why study with us
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This course will prepare you for further study including graduate entry Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate Studies or Pharmacy as well as postgraduate study on a variety of courses.
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By studying a full degree course over two years instead of three, you’ll enjoy the benefits which include financial savings and entering professional employment earlier.
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This unique course focuses on both academic achievement and the development of strong student personal profiles, alongside training in clinical and communication skills.
What you’ll do
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Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities such as specialised human anatomy resource centres using much of the same equipment as medicine students.
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You’ll be taught by experienced scientists, doctors and clinicians in excellent facilities.
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Taught in small, culturally diverse groups promoting integration, cultural exchange and personal development.
Future careers
Your clinically-relevant scientific knowledge from your BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences degree will prepare you as a highly competitive candidate for entry onto graduate entry medicine, dentistry, physician associate, pharmacy and other professional study programmes.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Medicine and Dentistry
Location
Burnley Campus | Burnley
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time (intensive)
Subjects
• Clinical medicine
Start date
16 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Lancashire students who took the Medical Sciences course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
65%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
74%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
69%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
83%
med
Academic support
83%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
59%
med
Organisation and management
59%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
58%
med
How well organised is your course?
60%
med
Learning resources
78%
low
Learning resources
78%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
78%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
66%
med
Student voice
66%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
61%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
70%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
Healthcare and clinical practice placements
My contribution during placement(s) as part of the clinical team was valued.
64%
high
I was given opportunities to meet my required practice learning outcomes / competences.
79%
low
I was allocated placement(s) suitable for my course.
81%
low
I received sufficient preparatory information prior to my placement(s).
63%
med
I received appropriate supervision on placement(s).
70%
med
My practice supervisor(s) understood how my placement(s) related to the broader requirements of my course.
74%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Medical Sciences or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Lancashire graduates who took Medical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
83%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
85%
Say it fits with future plans
85%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
42%
Other Health Professionals
20%
Medical Practitioners
13%
Health associate professionals
7%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Medical Sciences - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£34.7k
First year after graduation
£53.6k
Third year after graduation
£54.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Medical Sciences.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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