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Medical Sciences

BSc (Hons) · 2 Years · Full-time (intensive) · 15/09/2025 · UndergraduateBurnley Campus

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Course summary

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities such as specialised human anatomy resource centres using much of the same equipment as medicine students.

  • You’ll be taught by experienced scientists, doctors and clinicians in excellent facilities.

  • 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.

Modules

Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Burnley Campus

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time (intensive) • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
2G75
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Burnley Campus
Campus Code:
A
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
2G75
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Burnley Campus
Campus Code:
A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBC

from two science subjects and a third academic subject. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry or Physics. GCSE Maths and English grade B/5

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science and GCSE Maths and English grade B/5

Access to HE Diploma

112 UCAS points to include 2 Science subjects. Accepted science subjects are Biology, Chemistry or Physics. and GCSE Maths and English grade B/5

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7with no component score less than 70 (to have been taken within 2 years before the course commencement date)

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 2 other medicine courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Grades held by accepted students

For University of Lancashire, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
ABB Most common
  1. A*AA
  2. Highest grades
  3. BBC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

20% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

45 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

85 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£11440Year 1
Northern Ireland£11440Year 1
Scotland£11440Year 1
Wales£11440Year 1
Channel Islands£11440Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate

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