BSc (Hons) Clinical Sciences at University of Bradford

Programme overview

This programme will be of interest and relevance to any student hoping to work in health or science careers. We welcome applications from students who have applied to other health profession courses. Whether you want to have a science career, study a postgraduate programme leading to qualification as a health professional, or work in healthcare management, this programme can be the first step towards your future.

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Care | Department: School of Pharmacy, Optometry and Medical Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time, placement year option | Intake: September (2027/28 entry) | Location: Bradford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First year (core): Academic Skills and Professional Development, Ethics, Laws and Values in Healthcare, Systems, Physiology and Anatomy. Second year (core): Anatomy and Pathology of Disease, Careers and Professional Development, Global Health, Medical and Molecular Genetics, Neurobiology and Mental Health, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Digital Health. Fourth year (optional): Study Abroad Experience, Placement (Clinical Sciences). Final year (optional): Anthropology of Illness and Disease, Genomics and Personalised Medicine. Final year (core): Advanced Topics, Research Skills, Careers and Professional Development, Health Economics and Management, Research Project.

Career pathways

This programme prepares you for a wide range of NHS careers and roles in the private sector. Recent graduates have gone on to roles such as: Health Commission Associate, Health Service Manager, NHS Analyst, Clinical Audit Co-Ordinator, Clinical Scientist, Cardiac Safety Specialist, Healthcare Scientist, Clinical Trial Administrator, Medical Sales, Civil Service Graduate Scheme.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points from 3 full A level or equivalent qualifications. A levels: 112 UCAS tariff points from 3 full A levels, to include A level Biology and Chemistry at minimum grade BC. Please note that where a science A level is taken, the University will require applicants to pass the practical element (for A levels awarded from August 2017 onwards). T levels: Not accepted for this course. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Applied Science (to include four Chemistry or Biology units graded at Distinction). Applicants on Access Programmes: 112 UCAS tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma in relevant Science related subject. International Baccalaureate Requirements: 112 UCAS tariff points from 3 HL subjects, including HL Biology and HL Chemistry with minimum grades 6 and 5. Plus HL 2 or SL 2 in Maths, and HL 5 or SL 5 with no subskills less than 5 in English A, or HL 6 with no subskills less than 5, or SL7 with no subskills less than 7 in English B. GCSE English Language, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Combined Science at grade C or 4. English language requirements: 6.5 overall with no sub-test less than 6.0. UCAS code: B990 (full-time); B994 (full-time with placement year).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time; sandwich year: £2,006 (with placement year route) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,312 a year (2027/28). full-time; sandwich year: £3,457 (with placement year route) Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bradford.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/

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