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BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Top-up) at Keele University

Keele University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our BSc Medical Sciences Top-up programme provides a one-year route to a full BSc degree for home and international students with an HND, FdSc, or equivalent qualification in bioscience. Covering key biomedical subjects from haematology to cancer biology, this degree enhances your learning through workshops, authentic assessments, and a short integrated placement. Whether you're aiming for further study or professional growth, you will graduate with the expertise and qualifications valued by employers in healthcare and biomedical sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Natural Sciences  |  Department: School of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Keele, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory modules: Research Project (30 credits), Advanced Clinical Pathology (30 credits), Biomedical Blood Science (30 credits), Academic and Professional Development in Bioscience (0 credits).

Career pathways

On successful completion of the programme, you will develop a range of key skills valuable in areas where numeracy and a scientific approach to problem-solving are essential. You will also cultivate your critical thinking, autonomous learning, independent research, and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

These are the typical entry requirements for this course for a range of UK and international qualifications. If your qualifications aren't listed, please contact us to check if we can accept them. English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all components (English Group A) or 4/C in GCSE English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK Home tuition fee for students starting in 2027/28. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,200 a year (2026/27). Band 1 international fee for 2026/27; 2027/28 international fees not yet confirmed. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 1 year

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