BSc (Hons) Medical Science

Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Course overview

Medical Science focuses on the cutting-edge science that underpins modern medicine, fostering new discoveries and technologies which improve healthcare. Learn how our bodies work, how disease is treated and how new technology is evolving in this field.

Key highlights

Explores the cutting-edge science underpinning modern medicine
Covers how the human body works and how disease is treated
Examines how new healthcare technologies are developed and evolving
Optional placement year available for work experience

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points: 120-128 — For September 2026 entry: 120-128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBB-ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
A-level: BBB-ABB — including a minimum of 2
BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
T-level: Merit — We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit).
UCAS tariff points: 48-72 — foundation year

Scholarships

BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500
BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.

Careers this course leads to

Biomedical scientist
Clinical research associate
Medical laboratory scientist
Clinical trials coordinator
Medical science liaison
Research technician

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £20,685

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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