Medical Sciences, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences is an accelerated two-year degree delivered at the Burnley Campus, combining a science degree with a clinically focused curriculum. It prepares students for graduate entry to Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate Studies, Pharmacy and postgraduate study. Teaching is by scientists, doctors and clinicians in small groups, with access to an anatomy resource centre and a virtual dissection table.

Faculty: School of Medicine and Dentistry | Duration: 2 years | Intake: September 2026; September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers molecular and cellular biology, mammalian biological systems, biochemistry in health and disease, and infection and immunity. Year 2 covers clinical and communication skills, health determinants of disease and molecular and cellular regulation. Year 3 modules include clinical practice in medical sciences and digital determinants of health, with optional research project or work-based learning.

Career pathways

Graduates are prepared for graduate entry programmes in Medicine, Dentistry, Physician Associate and Pharmacy, careers in healthcare-related and pharmaceutical industries, scientific research, and postgraduate study at MSc, MPhil and PhD level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: BBB at A-level including two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry or Physics); BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a science subject; Access course pass with 120 UCAS points including two science subjects; T Level in Science, Health or Healthcare Science at grade M; five GCSEs at grade C/4 including Maths and English at grade B/5. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5. Applicants from some countries (e.g. Nigeria) may qualify with successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit), plus IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or WASSCE English grade C6.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year. Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 2 years

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