BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences at University of Wolverhampton

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Medical Sciences (Accelerated) is a two-year full-time honours degree that compresses the academic foundation of a conventional Medical Sciences programme and is open to school and college leavers. Graduates with a 2:1 or above who complete the pathway are considered for direct entry to the American University of the Caribbean (AUC) Doctor of Medicine programme, and all admitted students receive conditional acceptance to AUC at enrolment.

Faculty: Faculty of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: 14 September 2026, 11 January 2027, 13 September 2027 | Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Clinical Practice and Communication, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Infection and Immunity, Molecular and Cell Biology, Nutrition, Metabolism and Public Health, Medical Pharmacotherapy, Molecular Cell Pathology, Neuroscience and Ageing, Professional Development in Medical Sciences and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Routes include graduate-entry medicine, healthcare science, biomedical research or related clinical careers, including entry to the AUC Doctor of Medicine for graduates meeting its direct admission requirements.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 5/B plus three other GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (five GCSEs in total). Plus 120 UCAS points: A levels BBB including at least one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DDM in Science; Access to HE Diploma (60 credits, 45 at Level 3, 120 UCAS points) in a Science or Healthcare Science subject; or a T Level at Merit or above in a Science or Healthcare Science subject. Applicants usually need two years of post-GCSE study, although mature applicants with relevant work experience may be considered. Non-native speakers need IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK home fee for undergraduate degree courses taught at the University Source

International applicants: GBP 26,400 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: 14 September 2026, 11 January 2027, 13 September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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