Medical Science [with Foundation Year]

Broaden your understanding of the human body while exploring the development, treatment and prevention of disease with our Royal Society of Biology accredited degree.

Join us in our state-of-the-art SuperLab in Chelmsford, where you’ll combine theory and practice to learn how the human body works in health and disease, and how disease is treated and prevented.

You’ll prepare for a rewarding career in a medical lab by gaining crucial problem-solving, management, and scientific communication skills.

After your first year, you may have the opportunity to transfer to Year 1 of our MBChB Medicine degree.

Why ARU?

• Benefit from our Level 2 industry-standard SuperLab and advanced equipment for hands-on learning

• Explore human biology and disease with a focus on real-world applications

• Build skills through hands-on projects with healthcare industry partners

• Learn from experienced professionals actively engaged in cutting-edge research

Course Modules

Year 1

• Foundation in Optometry, Medical and Life Sciences

Year 2

• Cellular and Molecular Biology

• Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Scientific Communication and Professional Skills

• Principles of Biomedical Science

• Fundamentals of Nutrition, Drugs and Metabolism

Year 3

• Essential Physiological Biochemistry

• Applied Pathophysiology

• Principles of Pharmacology

• Fundamentals of Epidemiology

• Research Proposal

• Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 4

• Applied Pharmacology

• Biotechnology

• Specialist Case Studies

• Contemporary Issues in Medical Science

• Undergraduate Major Project

We'll make sure you're progressing correctly in a number of ways, including multiple choice tests, essays, practical exams, short-answer tests, reflective essays, oral and poster presentations, scientific report writing and independent project work. In the early stages of your degree we'll use the best methods to make sure you gain a solid understanding of all the relevant subject matter. Later on, we'll focus on developing your critical appraisal skills, depth of understanding, and ability to work independently.