BSc (Hons) Medical Science at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Our BSc (Hons) Medical Science degree takes you on a fascinating exploration of the human body. If you’re curious and have a strong interest in biology and physiology, this course is for you.

Faculty: School of Biological and Medical Sciences | Duration: 3 years (4 years with a placement year); part-time: 6 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This degree builds on core medical science subjects. It will give you a sound understanding of the human body in health and disease. You’ll choose modules to suit your interests.

Career pathways

You’ll be fully prepared for a career at the cutting edge of medical science. Alongside training you in theory and practice, we blend career development guidance and support into our modules, and these activities will help to prepare you for the world of professional work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 A Level: BBC IB Points: 27 BTEC: DMM Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 88 A Level: CCD IB Points: 24 BTEC: MMM A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics). If you do not have a background in science, we encourage you to consider our Life Sciences Foundation year. Successful completion of this enables students to progress on to the BSc Medical Science degree (and a range of undergraduate degrees in the faculty - see website for more details). UCAS code: B190.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years (4 years with a placement year); part-time: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/medical-science#apply

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