BSc (Hons) Medical Science at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Explore the science shaping healthcare: how the body works, how disease is treated and how emerging technologies are transforming health and medicine.

Department: Medical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with one placement year; foundation year students complete an additional year at the start | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Human Anatomy and Physiology, giving an overview of the structure and function of the body and the concepts underlying pathophysiological processes.

Career pathways

Scientific knowledge, transferable skills and laboratory experience give graduates a range of career options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 120–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBB–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent; BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) and T Levels (Merit) accepted. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with one placement year; foundation year students complete a

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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