BSc Medical Sciences
Course overview
The 3-year Medical Sciences course offered at The University of Wales is designed primarily for students who want to become medical doctors. The teaching of all subject areas, which range from anatomy and physiology to clinical skills and health policy, is reinforced by applying theoretical knowledge to clinical scenarios. Throughout the programme, students will gain valuable, hands-on clinical training and research experience.
In the BSc Medical Sciences at the University of South Wales, students will gain experience from intensive work placements in local NHS facilities. These provide first-hand experience of medicine and healthcare in a range of departments and disciplines.
From studying topics as diverse as tropical medicine, clinical practice, and biological anthropology to potentially being selected to take part in human dissection, students will gain robust scientific knowledge and skills during this course. When students graduate, they'll be able to decide which area of healthcare is suitable for them and be in a very strong position for an application to postgraduate medicine.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements
- UCAS Tariff: International students are required to achieve a minimum of 120 points.
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) – DDM.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS: International students are required to score a 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL: International students are required to score a minimum of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing, or the equivalent.
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Career opportunities
Careers for graduates of BSc Medical Sciences from the University of South Wales, include::
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Pathology/Microbiology Specialist
- Physiotherapist
- Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Epidemiologist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying the BSc Medical Sciences in the University of South Wales is £17,200 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak with one of our trained counsellors and learn more about this process.
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