Medical Science (with Foundation Year) | Oxford Brookes University

Course summary

The future of healthcare is driven by science and innovation, creating new opportunities to understand the human body and improve lives. Skilled medical scientists are in high demand to investigate disease, analyse data, and support advances in diagnosis and treatment.

Our BSc (Hons) Medical Science (with Foundation Year) starts with essential scientific knowledge and study skills to prepare you for degree-level learning. On successful completion, you’ll progress to the full degree, exploring areas such as human physiology, neuroscience, genetics, and disease processes.

You’ll gain hands-on experience through laboratory work, developing key skills in lab techniques, data handling, computing, report writing, and presentations. With guest lectures from NHS professionals and opportunities for internships, you’ll build real-world experience.

Ready to turn curiosity into impact? Your journey in medical science starts here.

Ways to study this course

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Study options

BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
BSc (Hons) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years
BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad and foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Course code:: B19F
Institution code:: O66

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Application codes

Course code:: B19F
Institution code:: O66

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